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Fechley Family History

Fechley 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: Richley, Beckley, Reckley, Fenley, Beachley, Schley, Bechler, Fechter

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Where is the Fechley family from?

You can see how Fechley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Fechley families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Fechley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fechley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fechley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Fechley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fechley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fechley. For the veterans among your Fechley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechley

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