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Fekter Family History

Fekter 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: Felter, Fester, Fetter, Fenter, Peter, Felber, Fenster, Setter

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Where is the Fekter family from?

You can see how Fekter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fekter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fekter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fekter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fekter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fekter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Fekter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fekter 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fekter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fekter. For the veterans among your Fekter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fekter lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Fekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fekter in 1992 was 72, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fekter 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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