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Fessenbeck Family History

Fessenbeck 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: Westerbeck, Fessenden, Rosenbeck, Schoenbeck, Kennebeck, Feeback

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Where is the Fessenbeck family from?

You can see how Fessenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fessenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fessenbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fessenbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fessenbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Fessenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessenbeck 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fessenbeck. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fessenbeck. For the veterans among your Fessenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessenbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Fessenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fessenbeck in 1965 was 72, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessenbeck 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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