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Fichte Family History

Fichte 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: Fichter, Fichtel, Lichte, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Licht, Fechter

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Where is the Fichte family from?

You can see how Fichte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fichte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fichte families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fichte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fichte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fichte 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 Fichte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fichte. 100% of Fichte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fichte women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fichte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Fichte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichte 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Fichte. 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 237 military records available for the last name Fichte. For the veterans among your Fichte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Fichte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fichte in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fichte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fichte 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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