Fichtl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Fichtl

What does the name Fichtl mean?

The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Fichtl family. Fichtl is a local name. Fichtl is a name for someone who lived in the medieval township named Fichten. This township was located near the Fichtel mountains in the south-east of Germany. Although the original bearer of this name was born in Fichten, this family migrated to Franconia and Bavaria during the Middle Ages.

Early Origins of the Fichtl family

The surname Fichtl was first found in Franconia, 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 Fichtl family

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Fichtl Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Fichtl include Fichte, Fichten, Fichter, Fichterle, Fichtel, Ficht, Fichtl and many more.

Early Notables of the Fichtl family

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Fichtl migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Fichtls to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Fichtl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Lige Fichtl, aged 30, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Habsburg" in 1882 1
Johann Fichtl, aged 14, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Fulda" in 1883 1
Genofeva Fichtl, aged 58, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Lahn" in 1890 1
Rudolf Fichtl, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Veendam" in 1895 1
Maria Fichtl, aged 23, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Veendam" in 1895 1
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Fichtl Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emilie Fichtl, aged 17, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Southwark" in 1900 1
Marie Fichtl, aged 21, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rotterdam" in 1901 1
Anton Fichtl, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kronprinz Wilhelm" in 1902 1
Vaclav Fichtl, aged 17, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" in 1905 1
Babette Fichtl, aged 51, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Trave" in 1907 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Fichtl (post 1700) +

Paula Fichtl (1902-1989), Sigmund Freud's housekeeper and author of memoirs about Sigmund Freud's family
Jirí Fichtl (1921-2003), Czech chess player

Sources +

Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/