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Fesler Family History

Fesler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fessler and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Fesler is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Feller, Kesler, Tesler, Wesler, Feser, Mesler, Fisler, Fedler, Besler

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Where is the Fesler family from?

You can see how Fesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fesler families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fesler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fesler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Wagon Lowere and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fesler. 100% of Fesler men worked as a Colliery Wagon Lowere and 100% of Fesler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Wagon Lowere
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesler 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Fesler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fesler. For the veterans among your Fesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fesler in 1941 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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