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Fiskum Family History

Fiskum 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: Biskup, Fiscus, Fiske, Fisk, Fossum, Forkum, Nickum, Firkus, Wickum

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Where is the Fiskum family from?

You can see how Fiskum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiskum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fiskum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fiskum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiskum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fiskum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiskum 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 Fiskum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fiskum. 34% of Fiskum men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Fiskum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Fiskum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiskum 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Fiskum. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fiskum. For the veterans among your Fiskum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiskum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fiskum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fiskum in 1966 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiskum 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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