The Fechter surname was originally occupational for someone who fought in duels.
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Early Origins of the Fechter family
The surname Fechter was 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.
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Early History of the Fechter family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fechter research. Another 105 words (8 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 and printed products wherever possible.
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Fechter Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fechter, Fecht, Fechtheim, Fesch, Feschernich, Vechter, Vechten, Vechte, Wachter, Wächter, Factor and many more.
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Early Notables of the Fechter family
Notables of the time with the surname Fechter were
the Fechter family of Switzerland
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Fechter migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Fechter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Charlotta Fechter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738
Anna Margaretha Fechter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1741
Fechter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
August Fechter, who settled in New York, NY in 1865
Elise Fechter, who settled in America in 1867
Elisabeth Kuhn Fechter, who settled in America in 1881
Adelaid Fechter, who arrived in Baltimore in 1887
Fechter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Eugen Fechter, who arrived in New York, NY in 1907
Contemporary Notables of the name Fechter (post 1700)
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Louis Fechter Sr. (1851-1921), American Republican politician, Member of New York State Senate 48th District, 1905-06 1
Charles Albert Fechter (1824-1879), Anglo-French actor, born probably in London of French parents although his mother was of Piedmontese and his father of German extraction 2
Fechter migration to the United States 
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