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Fechtig Family History

Fechtig 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: Fertig, Fechter, Rechtin, Fecht, Fettig, Flechsig, Hecht, Feig

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Where is the Fechtig family from?

You can see how Fechtig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechtig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fechtig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fechtig families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechtig's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fechtig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fechtig 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 Fechtig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fechtig. 50% of Fechtig men worked as a Medical Doctor and 100% of Fechtig women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fechtig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Fechtig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechtig 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Fechtig. 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 248 military records available for the last name Fechtig. For the veterans among your Fechtig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechtig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fechtig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fechtig in 1963 was 93, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechtig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechtig 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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