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Fese Family History

Fese 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: Fuse, Fee, Fede, Feese, Nese, Fest, Lese, Frese, Feser, Fess

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Where is the Fese family from?

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

What did your Fese ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Fese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fese 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Fese. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fese. For the veterans among your Fese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fese lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fese in 1967 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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