The Fecter surname was originally occupational for someone who fought in duels.
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Early Origins of the Fecter family
The surname Fecter 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 Fecter family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fecter research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1688, 1766 and 1779 are included under the topic Early Fecter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Fecter 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 Fecter family
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Migration of the Fecter family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cornelis Martensen Factor, who arrived in New York in 1662; Charlotta Fechter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738; Anna Margaretha Fechter, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1741.
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