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Fessey Family History

Fessey Surname Meaning

see Vasey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fessey family from?

You can see how Fessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fessey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Fessey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fessey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fessey families in 1891.
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What did your Fessey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fessey. 34% of Fessey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Fessey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fessey were Jobbing Gardener 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant (unemployed)
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Fessey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessey 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Fessey. 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 161 military records available for the last name Fessey. For the veterans among your Fessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fessey in 1967 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessey 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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