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Fechser Family History

Fechser 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, Fechner, Becher, Fichter, Bechler, Feher, Lechner

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Where is the Fechser family from?

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

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fechser. 100% of Fechser women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fechser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Fechser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechser 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fechser. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fechser. For the veterans among your Fechser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Fechser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fechser in 1957 was 52, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechser 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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