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Fechtmeyer Family History

Fechtmeyer 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, Heitmeyer, Deutmeyer, Beckemeyer, Westmeyer, Beckmeyer

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Where is the Fechtmeyer family from?

You can see how Fechtmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fechtmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fechtmeyer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fechtmeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fechtmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Fechtmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fechtmeyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fechtmeyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fechtmeyer. For the veterans among your Fechtmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fechtmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Fechtmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fechtmeyer in 1963 was 77, and 41 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fechtmeyer 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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