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Feichtner Family History

Feichtner 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: Feightner, Feichter, Fichtner, Fichter, Fechter, Zeichner, Reichner

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Where is the Feichtner family from?

You can see how Feichtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feichtner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feichtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Feichtner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Feichtner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Feichtner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feichtner 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 Feichtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feichtner. 43% of Feichtner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Feichtner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feichtner were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Feichtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Feichtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feichtner 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Feichtner. 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 839 military records available for the last name Feichtner. For the veterans among your Feichtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feichtner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Feichtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Feichtner in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feichtner 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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