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Fichter Family History

Fichter Name Meaning

German:: topographic name for someone who lived near pine trees (originally bei den Fichten Feichten or Feuchten) from Old High German fiohta. The vowel of the first syllable underwent a variety of changes in different dialects. habitational name deriving from any of the places called with this word in Württemberg Bavaria Saxony or Austria. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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

Similar surnames: Fichtel, Lichter, Auchter, Richter, Pichler, Fisher, Fechter, Dichter

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Where is the Fichter family from?

You can see how Fichter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fichter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fichter family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fichter's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fichter families in 1840.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
18%
Farmer
15%
Salesman
9%
Truck Driver
8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
14%
Clerk
12%
Telephone Operator
8%
New Worker
6%

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Passenger Lists
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fichter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichter 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 Fichter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Fichter lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fichter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fichter in 1951 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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