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Fesemyer Family History

Fesemyer 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: Freemyer, Besemer, Semler, Semper, Gensemer, Wedemeyer, Fessler

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Where is the Fesemyer family from?

You can see how Fesemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesemyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fesemyer families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesemyer's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Fesemyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesemyer 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 27 census records available for the last name Fesemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesemyer 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 Fesemyer. 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 Fesemyer. For the veterans among your Fesemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesemyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Fesemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fesemyer in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesemyer 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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