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Jecht Family History

Jecht 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: Hecht, Recht, Becht, Jech, Fecht, Pecht, Pech, Licht, Mech, Cech

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Jecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jecht 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jecht. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jecht. For the veterans among your Jecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jecht lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Jecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jecht in 1973 was 79, and 71 in 1984.

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