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Fessman Family History

Fessman 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: Messman, Hessman, Wessman, Essman, Lessman, Tessman, Mossman, Russman

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Where is the Fessman family from?

You can see how Fessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fessman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fessman families living in Maryland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fessman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fessman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fessman 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 Fessman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Mach Op
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

What Fessman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Fessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fessman. 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 70 military records available for the last name Fessman. For the veterans among your Fessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fessman in 1965 was 74, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessman 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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