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Fuessley Family History

Fuessley 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: Fessler, Kressley, Nuessle, Frensley, Freshley, Gressley, Pressley

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Where is the Fuessley family from?

You can see how Fuessley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuessley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fuessley family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fuessley's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Fuessley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuessley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fuessley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuessley. 100% of Fuessley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fuessley women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Fuessley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fuessley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuessley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fuessley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fuessley. For the veterans among your Fuessley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuessley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fuessley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fuessley in 1968 was 84, and 44 in 2004.

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