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Fesher Family History

Fesher 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: Fisher, Flesher, Feher, Fecher, Fester, Felsher, Lesher, Fesler

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Where is the Fesher family from?

You can see how Fesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fesher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Fesher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fesher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fesher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fesher. 21% of Fesher men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Fesher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fesher were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    9%

What Fesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesher 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Fesher. 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 179 military records available for the last name Fesher. For the veterans among your Fesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesher lifespan?

Average Fesher life expectancy in 2000 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesher 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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