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Fechler Family History

Fechler 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: Bechler, Fechter, Mechler, Fecher, Fehler, Hechler, Fechner, Lechler

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Where is the Fechler family from?

You can see how Fechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fechler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fechler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fechler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fechler 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 Fechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fechler. 100% of Fechler 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 Fechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Fechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Fechler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fechler. For the veterans among your Fechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Fechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fechler in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechler 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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