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Fechhelm Family History

Fechhelm 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: Fechter, Fecher, Fehnel, Fenchel, Fechner, Feuerhelm, Buchheim

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Where is the Fechhelm family from?

You can see how Fechhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechhelm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fechhelm family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechhelm's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fechhelm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fechhelm 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 Fechhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fechhelm. 100% of Fechhelm men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fechhelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Fechhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechhelm 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fechhelm. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fechhelm. For the veterans among your Fechhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechhelm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fechhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fechhelm in 1968 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechhelm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechhelm 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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