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Fessner Family History

Fessner 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: Messner, Fessler, Flessner, Essner, Gessner, Fussner, Wessner

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Where is the Fessner family from?

You can see how Fessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fessner families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Fessner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fessner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fessner families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Fessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessner 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fessner. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fessner. For the veterans among your Fessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Fessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fessner in 1972 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessner 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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