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Early Origins of the Fishbein family

The surname Fishbein was first found in Austria, where the name Fischbacher became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Fishbein family

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Fishbein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fischbacher, Fischbach, Fischborn, Vischbach and many more.

Early Notables of the Fishbein family

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Migration of the Fishbein family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann and Agnes Fischbach, who were two of the thirty original settlers of the Virginia colonies of Germanna and Germantown in 1714; Anthony Fischbach, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1739.


Contemporary Notables of the name Fishbein (post 1700) +

  • Morris Fishbein, editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) from 1924 to 1950
  • Morris Fishbein (1889-1976), American physician


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