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Fechtling Family History

Fechtling 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: Fehling, Mechling, Freehling, Fehring, Etling, Fruhling, Rechtin

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Where is the Fechtling family from?

You can see how Fechtling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechtling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fechtling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fechtling families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechtling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fechtling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fechtling 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 Fechtling ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Fechtling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechtling 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fechtling. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fechtling. For the veterans among your Fechtling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechtling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Fechtling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fechtling in 1965 was 74, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fechtling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechtling 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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