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Fesenmeyer Family History

Fesenmeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Linsenmeyer, Westermeyer, Rosemeyer, Westmeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Fesenmeyer family from?

You can see how Fesenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesenmeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fesenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fesenmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fesenmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fesenmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesenmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fesenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fesenmeyer. 50% of Fesenmeyer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Fesenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesenmeyer 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fesenmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Fesenmeyer. For the veterans among your Fesenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fesenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fesenmeyer in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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