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Fesz Family History

Fesz 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: Fetz, Fest, Fess, Feng, Lenz, Metz, Best, Ness, Oest, Fuse

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Where is the Fesz family from?

You can see how Fesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fesz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fesz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fesz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Fesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesz 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Fesz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fesz. For the veterans among your Fesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fesz in 1967 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesz 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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