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Fecske Family History

Fecske 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: Fenske, Felske, Fiske, Beske, Meske, Feese, Teske, Leske, Demske

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Where is the Fecske family from?

You can see how Fecske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fecske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fecske family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fecske's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fecske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fecske 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 Fecske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fecske. 100% of Fecske men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Fecske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Fecske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fecske 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fecske. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fecske. For the veterans among your Fecske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fecske lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Fecske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fecske in 1978 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fecske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fecske 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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