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Floch Family History

Floch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Flach.

Breton (mainly Finistère; Floc'h): nickname or status name from floc'h a term denoting a page or a young servant.

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


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Where is the Floch family from?

You can see how Floch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Floch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Floch families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Floch's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Floch families in 1891.
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What did your Floch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Floch. 50% of Floch 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
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Floch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floch 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Floch. 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 332 military records available for the last name Floch. For the veterans among your Floch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Floch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Floch in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floch 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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