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Fis Family History

Fis Name 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: Lis, Mis, Fish, Ris, Fisk, Vis, Fies, Flis, Eis, Fils

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Where is the Fis family from?

You can see how Fis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fis. 100% of Fis 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Fis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fis 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Fis. 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 111 military records available for the last name Fis. For the veterans among your Fis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Fis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fis in 1974 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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