Fecher Family History

Fecher Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a surveyor of fish pens from a noun derivative of Middle High German vach ‘compartment division’.

In fishing, this term refers to an area of water penned off with logs.

This role was essential for managing and organizing fishing grounds.

The use of specific terminology highlights the importance of spatial divisions in aquatic environments.

Understanding these terms provides insight into historical fishing practices and the profession of surveying in aquatic settings.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Becher, Pecher, Fechter, Recher, Zecher, Fechner, Kocher, Mescher, Feiner, Ficker

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Where is the Fecher family from?

You can see how Fecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Fecher families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Fecher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fecher families in 1891.

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What did your Fecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fecher.

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Unpaid domestic duties

75%

shop assistant confectionery

25%

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What is the average Fecher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fecher in 1948 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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Fecher Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a surveyor of fish pens from a noun derivative of Middle High German vach ‘compartment division’.

In fishing, this term refers to an area of water penned off with logs.

This role was essential for managing and organizing fishing grounds.

The use of specific terminology highlights the importance of spatial divisions in aquatic environments.

Understanding these terms provides insight into historical fishing practices and the profession of surveying in aquatic settings.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Fecher family from?

What did your Fecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fecher.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

75%

shop assistant confectionery

25%

What Fecher family records will you find?

What is the average Fecher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fecher in 1948 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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What did your Fecher ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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