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Fechtler Family History

Fechtler 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, Wechsler, Hechler

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Where is the Fechtler family from?

You can see how Fechtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechtler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fechtler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Fechtler families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechtler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fechtler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Fechtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechtler 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Fechtler. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fechtler. For the veterans among your Fechtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechtler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fechtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fechtler in 1962 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechtler 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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