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Fischback Family History

Fischback 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: Fischbach, Fishback, Fischbeck, Pinchback, Fishbeck, Schaack

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Where is the Fischback family from?

You can see how Fischback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischback family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fischback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fischback families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Fischback's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fischback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fischback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fischback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fischback. 19% of Fischback men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fischback women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fischback were Operator and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Fischback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fischback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischback 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Fischback. 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 281 military records available for the last name Fischback. For the veterans among your Fischback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischback lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fischback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fischback in 1949 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fischback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fischback ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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