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Fessell Family History

Fessell 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: Fussell, Vessell, Fessel, Hessell, Kessell, Wessell, Fennell, Gesell

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Where is the Fessell family from?

You can see how Fessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fessell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fessell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fessell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fessell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fessell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fessell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fessell. 100% of Fessell women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Fessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fessell 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Fessell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fessell. For the veterans among your Fessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fessell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Fessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fessell in 1963 was 92, and 82 in 1995.

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