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Fesenmyer Family History

Fesenmyer 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, Feener, Fenster, Greenamyer, Feldner, Semler

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Where is the Fesenmyer family from?

You can see how Fesenmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesenmyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fesenmyer families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fesenmyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fesenmyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesenmyer 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 Fesenmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fesenmyer. 100% of Fesenmyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fesenmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Fesenmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesenmyer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fesenmyer. 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 64 military records available for the last name Fesenmyer. For the veterans among your Fesenmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesenmyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fesenmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fesenmyer in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fesenmyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesenmyer 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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