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Fisel Family History

Fisel 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: Fishel, Fasel, Fidel, Bisel, Fiser, Fissel, Fiel, Visel, Gisel, Hisel

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Where is the Fisel family from?

You can see how Fisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fisel families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fisel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fisel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisel 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 Fisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fisel. 43% of Fisel men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Fisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Fisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisel 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fisel. 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 152 military records available for the last name Fisel. For the veterans among your Fisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fisel in 1968 was 94, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisel 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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