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Feston Family History

Feston 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: Fenton, Felton, Leston, Teston, Foston, Weston, Fuston, Heston

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Where is the Feston family from?

You can see how Feston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feston families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Feston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Feston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Feston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feston. 100% of Feston men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Feston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feston 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Feston. 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 38 military records available for the last name Feston. For the veterans among your Feston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Feston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Feston in 1967 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feston 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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