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Fiechter Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Fichter . This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Fiechtner, Feichter, Wechter, Fichtner, Lichter, Fischler, Fetter

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Where is the Fiechter family from?

You can see how Fiechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiechter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fiechter family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiechter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fiechter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiechter 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 Fiechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiechter. 52% of Fiechter men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fiechter women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiechter were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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What Fiechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fiechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiechter 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Fiechter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 291 military records available for the last name Fiechter. For the veterans among your Fiechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiechter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fiechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fiechter in 1958 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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