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Ferscht Family History

Ferscht Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fersch, Ferch, Feucht, Fetsch, Lersch, Hersch, Forsch, Dersch, Fecht

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Where is the Ferscht family from?

You can see how Ferscht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferscht family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ferscht families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferscht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferscht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferscht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ferscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferscht 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ferscht. 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 military records available for the last name Ferscht. For the veterans among your Ferscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferscht lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Ferscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ferscht in 1979 was 81, and 83 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferscht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferscht ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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