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Fesby Family History

Fesby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nesby, Wesby, Westby, Ferry, Mosby, Espy, Fey, Lesky, Busby, Selby

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Where is the Fesby family from?

You can see how Fesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesby family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fesby family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesby's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fesby families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Fesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fesby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fesby. For the veterans among your Fesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Fesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fesby in 1970 was 46, and 33 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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