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Fishburne Family History

Fishburne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fishburn.

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


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Where is the Fishburne family from?

You can see how Fishburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishburne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fishburne families living in Glamorgan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fishburne's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fishburne families in 1891.
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What did your Fishburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fishburne. 80% of Fishburne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Fishburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fishburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishburne 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Fishburne. 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 429 military records available for the last name Fishburne. For the veterans among your Fishburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishburne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fishburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fishburne in 1956 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishburne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishburne 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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