Feicht History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Feicht family

The surname Feicht was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The name was taken from St. Veit (in Latin, Vitus) who was the patron saint protecting against fire and lightning.

Early History of the Feicht family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Feicht research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1774 is included under the topic Early Feicht History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Feicht Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Veith, Veit, Veidt, Veid, Vietsch, Feidt, Feit, Veitl, Veitel, Vaith and many more.

Early Notables of the Feicht family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Feicht were Joseph Veith, who was a prominent librarian in Tyrol. Isak Veith was an eminent doctor and physician in Hall, and...
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Feicht migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Feicht Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Feicht, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1888 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)