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Fishall Family History

Fishall 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: Fishell, Rishell, Voshall, Fishel, Minshall, Shall, Wiswall, Ismail

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Where is the Fishall family from?

You can see how Fishall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Fishall families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Fishall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishall 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 63 census records available for the last name Fishall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fishall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fishall. For the veterans among your Fishall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishall 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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