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Fesson Family History

Fesson 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: Tesson, Esson, Besson, Nesson, Jesson, Hesson, Ferson, Wesson, Benson

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Where is the Fesson family from?

You can see how Fesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fesson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fesson families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Fesson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesson 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 111 census records available for the last name Fesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fesson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fesson. For the veterans among your Fesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Fesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fesson in 1979 was 32, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fesson 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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