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Feser Name Meaning

German: variant of Feese .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Feeser, Fesler, Heser, Leser, Feher, Fester, Feder, Keser, Fedler

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Where is the Feser family from?

You can see how Feser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Feser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Feser families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Feser's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Feser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feser. 38% of Feser men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Feser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feser were Painter and Office Work. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Office Work
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Feser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feser 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Feser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feser. For the veterans among your Feser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Feser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Feser in 1962 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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