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Fesmyer Family History

Fesmyer 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: Fessler, Fester, Freemyer, Frymyer, Tesmer, Fesler, Mesmer, Newmyer

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Where is the Fesmyer family from?

You can see how Fesmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fesmyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fesmyer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesmyer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fesmyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Fesmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesmyer 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 Fesmyer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fesmyer. For the veterans among your Fesmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesmyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Fesmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fesmyer in 1967 was 83, and 76 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesmyer 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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