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Fech Family History

Fech 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: Pech, Mech, Cech, Dech, Felch, Lech, Rech, Ferch, Bech, Jech

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Where is the Fech family from?

You can see how Fech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fech family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fech families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fech's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fech families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fech 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 Fech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fech. 55% of Fech men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fech women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fech were Farmer and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Fech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fech 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Fech. 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 423 military records available for the last name Fech. For the veterans among your Fech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fech lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fech in 1962 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fech 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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