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Fesker Family History

Fesker 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: Felker, Fester, Mesker, Fesler, Esker, Feser, Fisher, Asker, Felber

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Where is the Fesker family from?

You can see how Fesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fesker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fesker families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fesker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fesker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fesker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fesker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Fesker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Fesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesker 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fesker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fesker. For the veterans among your Fesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesker lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Fesker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fesker in 1998 was 83, and 58 in 2000.

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