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Fessette Family History

Fessette 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: Bessette, Fisette, Bassette, Bissette, Bressette, Fossett, Cossette

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Where is the Fessette family from?

You can see how Fessette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fessette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fessette families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fessette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fessette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fessette 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 125 census records available for the last name Fessette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessette 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fessette. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fessette. For the veterans among your Fessette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fessette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fessette in 1966 was 70, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessette 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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