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Fiechtner Name Meaning

German: variant of Fichtner .

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


Similar surnames: Fiechter, Fichtner, Fechner, Wechter, Kiener, Lichter, Fiester

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Where is the Fiechtner family from?

You can see how Fiechtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiechtner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiechtner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fiechtner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fiechtner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fiechtner families in 1880.
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What did your Fiechtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fiechtner. 72% of Fiechtner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fiechtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiechtner 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Fiechtner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Fiechtner. For the veterans among your Fiechtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiechtner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fiechtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fiechtner in 1959 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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