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Fiscella Name Meaning

Italian (southern):: from a feminine pet form of Fisco itself a shortened form of Frisco . from Sicilian fiscella ‘small wicker basket for conserving cheese’ presumably a metonymic occupational name for a cheesemaker or basket maker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Isbell, Fradella, Stella, Masella, Minella, Sella, Fussell, Fiorella

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Where is the Fiscella family from?

You can see how Fiscella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiscella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Fiscella families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fiscella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fiscella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiscella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fiscella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiscella. 28% of Fiscella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fiscella women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiscella were Barber and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Welder
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Fiscella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiscella 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Fiscella. 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 166 military records available for the last name Fiscella. For the veterans among your Fiscella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiscella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fiscella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fiscella in 1963 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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