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Fechnic Family History

Fechnic 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: Fechner, Mechanic, Fehn, Lechner, Fechter, Schnick, Fecher, Fehnel

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Where is the Fechnic family from?

You can see how Fechnic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechnic family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Fechnic families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechnic's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fechnic families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Fechnic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechnic 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fechnic. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fechnic. For the veterans among your Fechnic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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