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Fischan Family History

Fischan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fischman, Fisch, Fischer, Fincham, Fischel, Eischen, Frischman

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Where is the Fischan family from?

You can see how Fischan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fischan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Fischan family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fischan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fischan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fischan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Fischan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Fischan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Fischan. For the veterans among your Fischan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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