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Fieste Family History

Fieste 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: Fiester, Fiest, Fuente, Beste, Finster, Fieser, Fiske, Riester, Liese

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Where is the Fieste family from?

You can see how Fieste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fieste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fieste families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fieste's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fieste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fieste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Fieste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieste 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fieste. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fieste. For the veterans among your Fieste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieste lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Fieste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fieste in 1993 was 71, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fieste 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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