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Fiessinger Family History

Fiessinger Surname 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: Messinger, Kissinger, Dissinger, Hessinger, Biesinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Fiessinger family from?

You can see how Fiessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiessinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fiessinger families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiessinger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fiessinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiessinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fiessinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fiessinger. 100% of Fiessinger men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Fiessinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Fiessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiessinger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fiessinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Fiessinger. For the veterans among your Fiessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiessinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fiessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fiessinger in 1964 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiessinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiessinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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