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Fechtel Family History

Fechtel 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: Fechter, Fichtel, Bechtel, Fichter, Wachtel, Buchtel, Fecher, Fehnel

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Where is the Fechtel family from?

You can see how Fechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechtel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fechtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fechtel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechtel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fechtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fechtel 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 Fechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fechtel. 60% of Fechtel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Student Nurse
    40%

What Fechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Fechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechtel 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Fechtel. 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 94 military records available for the last name Fechtel. For the veterans among your Fechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechtel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fechtel in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechtel 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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