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Fichtman Family History

Fichtman Name 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: Lichtman, Fochtman, Richman, Fischman, Nachtman, Wightman, Lightman

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Where is the Fichtman family from?

You can see how Fichtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fichtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fichtman families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fichtman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fichtman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fichtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fichtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fichtman. 100% of Fichtman men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Fichtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichtman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fichtman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fichtman. For the veterans among your Fichtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichtman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fichtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fichtman in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

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