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Fishelman Family History

Fishelman 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: Michelman, Fusselman, Finkelman, Eshelman, Shelman, Fishman

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Where is the Fishelman family from?

You can see how Fishelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fishelman families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishelman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fishelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishelman 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 Fishelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fishelman. 100% of Fishelman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fishelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Fishelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishelman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Fishelman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fishelman. For the veterans among your Fishelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishelman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fishelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fishelman in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishelman 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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