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Origins of the Fisher surname

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What does the name Fisher mean?

The Fisher surname originates in England and is seen in records from as early as the 1200s. Fisher is most often an occupational name from the Middle English 'fischere', given to those who fished, were fishermen, or sold fish, and their descendants. The surname Fisher is sometimes believed to be topographical, referring to those who live closer to river fishing traps.

Alternative variations of the name Fisher

Fisher, Fischer, Fisser, Vischer, Fishar

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Where do most Fishers live?

In 1921, most Fishers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Fishers

How common is your surname?

83rd most common surname in the UK

We have 360,000 records for the Fisher surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Fishers most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Fishers.

What are the most common Fisher first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Fisher family members

Common jobs for Fishers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fishers in 1921
Dressmaker

1,546

Laundress

926

Domestic Servant

918

General Servant Domestic

727

Living On Own Means

726

Common Male occupations for Fishers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

1,663

Coal Miner

1,608

General Labourer

1,306

Farmer

966

Farm Labourer

933

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