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Fessi Family History

Fessi 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: Fess, Fosse, Ness, Fei, Jesse, Foss, Russi, Hess, Ress, Fass

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Where is the Fessi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fessi 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 Fessi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fessi. 100% of Fessi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Fessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessi 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fessi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fessi. For the veterans among your Fessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessi lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fessi

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