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Feshan Family History

Feshan 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: Feehan, Shan, Deshaw, Fehn, Meehan, Mesman, Behan, Forhan, Festa

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Where is the Feshan family from?

You can see how Feshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feshan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Feshan families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Feshan's in USA. California had the highest population of Feshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feshan 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 Feshan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Feshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feshan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Feshan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Feshan. For the veterans among your Feshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feshan 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 Feshan

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