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Fessyth Family History

Fessyth 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: Nesseth, Forsyth, Helseth, Forsythe, Hesketh, Fessler, Fetsch, Festa

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Where is the Fessyth family from?

You can see how Fessyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessyth family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Fessyth families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Fessyth family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fessyth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fessyth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Fessyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessyth 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fessyth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fessyth. For the veterans among your Fessyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessyth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fessyth 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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