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Fessinger Family History

Fessinger 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: Messinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Wessinger, Kessinger, Essinger

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Where is the Fessinger family from?

You can see how Fessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fessinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fessinger families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fessinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fessinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Fessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessinger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fessinger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fessinger. For the veterans among your Fessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Fessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fessinger in 1969 was 52, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessinger 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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