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Fison Family History

Fison Surname Meaning

see Fyson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fison family from?

You can see how Fison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Fison families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Fison's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Fison families in 1891.
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What did your Fison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fison. 43% of Fison men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Fison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fison were Solicitor and Married Woman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Medical Student
    29%
  • Solicitor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    53%
  • Private Means
    36%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Private Means
    6%
  • Married Woman
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fison 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Fison. 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 338 military records available for the last name Fison. For the veterans among your Fison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Fison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fison in 1964 was 94, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fison 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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