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Fechteler Family History

Fechteler 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, Fichter, Bechler, Mechler, Fecher, Fehler, Scheler, Wechsler

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Where is the Fechteler family from?

You can see how Fechteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechteler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fechteler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fechteler families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fechteler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fechteler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Fechteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechteler 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Fechteler. 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 125 military records available for the last name Fechteler. For the veterans among your Fechteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechteler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Fechteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fechteler in 1967 was 71, and 22 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechteler 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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