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Fessia Family History

Fessia 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: Messina, Tessin, Festa, Femia, Jessie, Fessel, Pessin, Sessa, Essig

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Where is the Fessia family from?

You can see how Fessia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fessia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fessia families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Fessia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fessia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fessia 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 Fessia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fessia. 34% of Fessia men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Fessia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Fessia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessia 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Fessia. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fessia. For the veterans among your Fessia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fessia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fessia in 1964 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fessia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessia 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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