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Fesser Family History

Fesser 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: Messer, Tesser, Fessler, Lesser, Besser, Nesser, Esser, Resser

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Where is the Fesser family from?

You can see how Fesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fesser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fesser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fesser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fesser. 33% of Fesser men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fesser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fesser were Salesman and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Fesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesser 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Fesser. 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 402 military records available for the last name Fesser. For the veterans among your Fesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fesser in 1964 was 87, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesser 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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