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Fest Family History

Fest Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a strong steadfast person from Middle High German veste ‘strong firm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fest family from?

You can see how Fest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fest families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fest's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fest families in 1891.
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What did your Fest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fest. 100% of Fest women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fest 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fest. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Fest. For the veterans among your Fest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fest lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fest in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fest 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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