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Fecto Family History

Fecto 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: Fecko, Hector, Fenton, Felton, Factor, Lehto, Fico, Berto, Vento

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Where is the Fecto family from?

You can see how Fecto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fecto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fecto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Fecto families living in Rhode Island. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fecto's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Fecto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fecto 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 Fecto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Fecto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Fecto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fecto 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Fecto. 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 73 military records available for the last name Fecto. For the veterans among your Fecto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fecto lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Fecto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fecto in 1972 was 21, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fecto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fecto 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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