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Fishbough Family History

Fishbough 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: Fishbaugh, Kishbaugh, Fishburn, Lushbaugh, Highbaugh, Dishongh

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Where is the Fishbough family from?

You can see how Fishbough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishbough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishbough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fishbough family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishbough's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fishbough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishbough 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 454 census records available for the last name Fishbough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbough 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Fishbough. 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 89 military records available for the last name Fishbough. For the veterans among your Fishbough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbough lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Fishbough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fishbough in 1958 was 43, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishbough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishbough 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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