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Foche Family History

Foche 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: Poche, Roche, Boche, Focht, Fouche, Focke, Fochs, Cocke, Fosse, Force

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Where is the Foche family from?

You can see how Foche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foche family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foche's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Foche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foche. 67% of Foche men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Foche women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Foche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Foche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foche 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Foche. 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 18 military records available for the last name Foche. For the veterans among your Foche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foche lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Foche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foche in 1976 was 69, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foche 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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