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Fuchter Family History

Fuchter 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: Fichter, Auchter, Fechter, Fruchter, Buchter, Wuchter, Richter

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Where is the Fuchter family from?

You can see how Fuchter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuchter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuchter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fuchter families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fuchter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuchter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuchter 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 Fuchter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fuchter. 100% of Fuchter women worked as a Housewife Unpaid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife Unpaid
    100%

What Fuchter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Fuchter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuchter 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fuchter. 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 81 military records available for the last name Fuchter. For the veterans among your Fuchter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuchter lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Fuchter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fuchter in 1996 was 79, and 14 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuchter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuchter 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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