|
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
 Text  An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012
Origins Available: Dutch, French, German, Swiss
Where did the German Fechter family come from? What is the German Fechter family crest and coat of arms? When did the Fechter family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Fechter family history?
The Fechter surname was originally occupational for someone who fought in duels.
 MoreMore about the Fechter History...
Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fechter, Fecht, Fechtheim, Fesch, Feschernich, Vechter, Vechten, Vechte, Wachter, Wächter, Factor and many more.First found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
MoreMore about the Fechter History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fechter research. Another 244 words(17 lines of text) covering the years 1688, 1766, and 1779 are included under the topic Early Fechter History in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Fechter History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
More information is included under the topic Early Fechter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Fechter History...
This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Fechter. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Fechter Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Charlotta Fechter settled in Pennsylvania in 1738
- Charlotta Fechter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738
- Anna Margaretha Fechter, who came to Pennsylvania in 1741
- Anna Margaretha Fechter settled in Pennsylvania in 1741
Fechter Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- August Fechter settled in New York, NY in 1865
- August Fechter, who settled in New York, NY in 1865
- Elise Fechter, who settled in America in 1867
- Elise Fechter came to America in 1867
- Elisabeth Kuhn Fechter settled in America in 1881
Fechter Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Eugen Fechter, who arrived in New York, NY in 1907
- Eugen Fechter settled in New York, NY in 1907
MoreMore about the Fechter History...
We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Charles Albert Fechter (1824-1879), Anglo-French actor, was born, probably in London, of French parents, although his mother was of Piedmontese and his father of German extraction
MoreMore Fechter Products...
All products shipped by HouseofNames.com are 100% guaranteed. HouseofNames.com and its partners have been researching and writing family name history documents since 1968. We have provided millions of histories worldwide - each with the Personal Service that ensures that new customers become repeat customers. | More Family Crest Products |
MoreMore about the Fechter Family Crest...
Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
MoreMore about the Fechter History...
- Gottschald, Max. Deutsche Namenkunde unsere Familiennamen nach ihrer Entstehung und Bedeutung. München: J.F. Lehmanns Verlag, 1932. Print.
- Rupp, Daniel L. A Collection of Upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and Other Immigrants to Pennsylvania from 1727 to 1776. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 2000. Print. (ISBN 978-0806303024).
- Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
- Tobler-Meyer, Wilhelm. Familiennamen der Ostschweiz. Zürich: 1894. Print.
- Siebmacher, J.J. Siebmacher's Grosses Wappenbuch 35 Volumes. Germany: Bauer & Raspe. Print.
- Fogleman, Aaron Spencer. Journeys German Immigration, Settlement and Political Culture in Colonial America 1717-1775. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1986. Print. (ISBN 978-0812215489).
- Bentley, Elizabeth P. Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York 1820-1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999. Print.
- Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Deutches Namenbuch. Stuttgart: Verlag von Adolf Bonz & Comp, 1928. Print.
- Rolland, and H.V. Rolland. Illustrations to the Armorial general by J. B. Rietstap 6 volumes in 3. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1976. Print.
- Bahlow, Hans. Mecklenburgisches Namenbüchlein Ein Führer durch Mecklenburgs Familiennamen. Rostock: Carl Hinstorffs Verlag, 1932. Print.
- ...
The Fechter Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Fechter Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
This page was last modified on 16 March 2010 at 07:17.
©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details.
houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
|
|
