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Fessenmeyer Family History

Fessenmeyer 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: Linsenmeyer, Westermeyer, Katzenmeyer, Wedemeyer, Fessenden

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Where is the Fessenmeyer family from?

You can see how Fessenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fessenmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fessenmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fessenmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fessenmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Fessenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessenmeyer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fessenmeyer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fessenmeyer. For the veterans among your Fessenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Fessenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fessenmeyer in 1973 was 96, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessenmeyer 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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