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Fesken Family History

Fesken 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: Westen, Fiske, Fossen, Jessen, Kessen, Beske, Meske, Heiken, Meskin

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Where is the Fesken family from?

You can see how Fesken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fesken families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Fesken families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fesken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Fesken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fesken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fesken. For the veterans among your Fesken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Fesken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fesken in 1974 was 78, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesken 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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