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Fischel Family History

Fischel Surname Meaning

South German: from a diminutive of Fisch. Compare Fishel.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Fishl (see Fishel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fischel family from?

You can see how Fischel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fischel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Fischel families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Fischel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fischel families in 1891.
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What did your Fischel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fischel. 45% of Fischel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    45%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Cookgeneral
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fischel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fischel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fischel. For the veterans among your Fischel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fischel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fischel in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fischel 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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