Fector History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Fector

What does the name Fector mean?

The Fector surname was originally occupational for someone who fought in duels.

Early Origins of the Fector family

The surname Fector 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.

Early History of the Fector family

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Fector Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fechter, Fecht, Fechtheim, Fesch, Feschernich, Vechter, Vechten, Vechte, Wachter, Wächter, Factor and many more.

Early Notables of the Fector family

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Migration of the Fector 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.