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Fesper Family History

Fesper 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: Esper, Vesper, Fester, Desper, Fesler, Feser, Fisher, Felber, Fenster

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Where is the Fesper family from?

You can see how Fesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fesper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fesper family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesper's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Fesper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesper 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fesper. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fesper. For the veterans among your Fesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesper lifespan?

Average Fesper life expectancy in 1993 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesper 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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