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Fecher Family History

Fecher Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a surveyor of fish pens from a noun derivative of Middle High German vach ‘compartment division’.

In fishing, this term refers to an area of water penned off with logs.

This role was essential for managing and organizing fishing grounds.

The use of specific terminology highlights the importance of spatial divisions in aquatic environments.

Understanding these terms provides insight into historical fishing practices and the profession of surveying in aquatic settings.

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


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Where is the Fecher family from?

You can see how Fecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Fecher families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Fecher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fecher families in 1911.
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What did your Fecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fecher. 27% of Fecher men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Fecher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fecher were Proprietor and Waitress.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fecher. For the veterans among your Fecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fecher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fecher in 1948 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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