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Fouch Name Meaning

Altered form of French Fouché (see Fouche ). Altered form of Fouts a surname of German origin. English (of Norman origin): variant of Fudge .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rouch, Fouse, Roch, Fetch, Notch, Fluck, Louch, Foutch, Fouche, Rauch

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Where is the Fouch family from?

You can see how Fouch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fouch families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fouch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fouch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fouch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fouch. 67% of Fouch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fouch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 246 immigration records available for the last name Fouch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fouch. For the veterans among your Fouch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fouch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fouch in 1956 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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