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Fisette Family History

Fisette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Fiset itself a variant of Fizet derived from Old French fiz ‘son’ probably as a nickname of the youngest son.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Fisette family from?

You can see how Fisette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fisette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fisette family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fisette's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fisette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisette 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 Fisette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fisette. 19% of Fisette men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Fisette women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fisette were Fireman and New Worker.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Fireman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fisette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisette 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Fisette. 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 750 military records available for the last name Fisette. For the veterans among your Fisette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fisette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fisette in 1954 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisette 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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