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Fesendon Family History

Fesendon 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: Fessenden, Fenton, Glendon, Seddon, Besancon, Resendes, Hendon

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Where is the Fesendon family from?

You can see how Fesendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesendon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fesendon families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there were 2 Fesendon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesendon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fesendon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Fesendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesendon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fesendon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fesendon. For the veterans among your Fesendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesendon lifespan?

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