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Fesslie Family History

Fesslie 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: Lesslie, Leslie, Fessler, Emslie, Jessie, Fosse, Jesse, Tessler

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Where is the Fesslie family from?

You can see how Fesslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesslie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Fesslie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fesslie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesslie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fesslie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Fesslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesslie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fesslie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fesslie. For the veterans among your Fesslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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