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Fichtner Name Meaning

German: variant of Fichter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fiechtner, Fiechter, Feichter, Feightner, Fechner, Lichter, Fichtel

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Where is the Fichtner family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fichtner. 21% of Fichtner men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Fichtner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fichtner were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Farm Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fichtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichtner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fichtner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Fichtner. For the veterans among your Fichtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichtner lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fichtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fichtner in 1941 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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