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Fesner Family History

Fesner 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: Fenner, Feiner, Fetner, Lesner, Resner, Fester, Ferner, Besner

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Where is the Fesner family from?

You can see how Fesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fesner families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fesner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Fesner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Fesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fesner. 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 military records available for the last name Fesner. For the veterans among your Fesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesner 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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