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Fichtinger Family History

Fichtinger 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: Eichinger, Fichtner, Fichter, Schlinger, Fillinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Fichtinger family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fichtinger. 60% of Fichtinger 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
    60%
  • Choreman
    40%

What Fichtinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Fichtinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichtinger 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Fichtinger. 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 270 military records available for the last name Fichtinger. For the veterans among your Fichtinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichtinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fichtinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fichtinger in 1960 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fichtinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fichtinger 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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