Origins of the Fisher surname
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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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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