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Fecker Family History

Fecker 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: Ecker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Flecker, Becker, Uecker, Ficker

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Where is the Fecker family from?

You can see how Fecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Fecker families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fecker's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Fecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fecker 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 Fecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fecker. 24% of Fecker men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Fecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fecker were Machinist and Nurse.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Meat Cutter
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Fecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fecker 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Fecker. 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 312 military records available for the last name Fecker. For the veterans among your Fecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fecker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fecker in 1959 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fecker 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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