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Fesey Family History

Fesey 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: Vesey, Feser, Fuse, Pusey, Ferry, Espy, Fey, Fegely, Dewey, Kelsey

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Where is the Fesey family from?

You can see how Fesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fesey families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fesey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fesey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesey 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 Fesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fesey. 100% of Fesey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Fesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fesey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fesey. For the veterans among your Fesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fesey

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