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Fesmell Family History

Fesmell 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: Fennell, Gesell, Fussell, Pesnell, Vessell, Fessel, Hessell, Kessell

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Where is the Fesmell family from?

You can see how Fesmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesmell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fesmell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesmell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fesmell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Fesmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesmell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fesmell. 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 Fesmell. For the veterans among your Fesmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesmell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesmell 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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