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Fochtmann Family History

Fochtmann 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: Fochtman, Lochmann, Fortmann, Lachmann, Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Rochman

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Where is the Fochtmann family from?

You can see how Fochtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fochtmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fochtmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fochtmann families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fochtmann's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fochtmann families in 1880.
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What did your Fochtmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fochtmann. 100% of Fochtmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Fochtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fochtmann 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Fochtmann. 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 115 military records available for the last name Fochtmann. For the veterans among your Fochtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fochtmann lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Fochtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fochtmann in 1949 was 46, and 74 in 2002.

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