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Fishgall Family History

Fishgall 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, Basgall, Fishback

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Where is the Fishgall family from?

You can see how Fishgall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishgall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fishgall families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fishgall's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Fishgall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishgall 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 Fishgall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fishgall. 100% of Fishgall women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Fishgall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishgall 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fishgall. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fishgall. For the veterans among your Fishgall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishgall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Fishgall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fishgall in 1963 was 77, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishgall 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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