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Fechant Family History

Fechant 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: Dechant, Merchant, Chant, Fecht, Feehan, Chang, Hecht, Tennant

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Where is the Fechant family from?

You can see how Fechant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Fechant families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fechant family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechant's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Fechant families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fechant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechant 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Fechant. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fechant. For the veterans among your Fechant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechant 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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