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Fess Family History

Fess Surname Meaning

German: variant of Feese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fess family from?

You can see how Fess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fess families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fess's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fess families in 1891.
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What did your Fess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fess. 30% of Fess men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Fess women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fess were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fess 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Fess. 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 965 military records available for the last name Fess. For the veterans among your Fess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fess lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fess in 1953 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fess 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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