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Fes Family History

Fes Name 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: Fei, Fey, Fee, Fels, Fies, Feo, Les, Fest, Few, Kes

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Where is the Fes family from?

You can see how Fes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fes families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fes 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 Fes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fes. 100% of Fes men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Fes women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Fes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fes 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Fes. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fes. For the veterans among your Fes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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