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Fezer Family History

Fezer 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: Fetzer, Feuer, Feher, Feder, Feger, Fizer, Feser, Kezer, Beer, Peter

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Where is the Fezer family from?

You can see how Fezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fezer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fezer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fezer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fezer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fezer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fezer 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 Fezer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fezer. 60% of Fezer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Millwright
    40%

What Fezer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Fezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fezer 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Fezer. 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 132 military records available for the last name Fezer. For the veterans among your Fezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fezer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fezer in 1970 was 91, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fezer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fezer 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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