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Fesselmeyer Family History

Fesselmeyer 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: Westermeyer, Engelmeyer, Wedemeyer, Fessler, Linsenmeyer, Rosemeyer

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Where is the Fesselmeyer family from?

You can see how Fesselmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fesselmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fesselmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fesselmeyer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fesselmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fesselmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fesselmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fesselmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Fesselmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fesselmeyer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fesselmeyer. 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 206 military records available for the last name Fesselmeyer. For the veterans among your Fesselmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fesselmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fesselmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fesselmeyer in 1969 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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