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Fichthorn Family History

Fichthorn 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: Eichhorn, Fichter, Eichorn, Fichtner, Richter, Thorn, Dichter

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Where is the Fichthorn family from?

You can see how Fichthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichthorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fichthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fichthorn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fichthorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fichthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Fichthorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fichthorn. 24% of Fichthorn men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Fichthorn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fichthorn were Candy Maker and Topper.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Candy Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Seamer
    19%
  • Topper
    19%

What Fichthorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fichthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichthorn 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Fichthorn. 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 355 military records available for the last name Fichthorn. For the veterans among your Fichthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichthorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fichthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fichthorn in 1962 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fichthorn 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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