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Feskett Family History

Feskett 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: Foskett, Heskett, Baskett, Beckett, Hesketh, Ferrett, Fekete, Fickett

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Where is the Feskett family from?

You can see how Feskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feskett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Feskett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Feskett family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feskett's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Feskett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Feskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feskett 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 Feskett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feskett. For the veterans among your Feskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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