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Fochtman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fochtmann: variant of Vogtmann.

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


Similar surnames: Kochman, Nachtman, Rochman, Folkman, Bohman, Ottman, Kostman, Zortman

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Where is the Fochtman family from?

You can see how Fochtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fochtman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fochtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Fochtman families living in Michigan. This was about 81% of all the recorded Fochtman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fochtman families in 1880.
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What did your Fochtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fochtman. 29% of Fochtman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fochtman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fochtman were Soldier and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Soldier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Fochtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fochtman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Fochtman. 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 208 military records available for the last name Fochtman. For the veterans among your Fochtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fochtman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fochtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fochtman in 1957 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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