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Fishaw Family History

Fishaw 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: Dishaw, Fisher, Shaw, Fishel, Deshaw, Hoshaw, Fish, Isham, Upshaw

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Where is the Fishaw family from?

You can see how Fishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fishaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fishaw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fishaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishaw 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 36 census records available for the last name Fishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fishaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fishaw. For the veterans among your Fishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishaw lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Fishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fishaw in 1976 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishaw 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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