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Fesi Family History

Fesi 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: Fei, Fest, Fess, Feng, Wei, Mei, Best, Ness, Oest, Fuse

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Where is the Fesi family from?

You can see how Fesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fesi families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fesi's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fesi. 67% of Fesi men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Fesi women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fesi were New Worker and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Fesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Fesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesi 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Fesi. 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 142 military records available for the last name Fesi. For the veterans among your Fesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fesi in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesi 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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