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Foersch Family History

Foersch 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: Foertsch, Fersch, Forsch, Dorsch, Morsch, Ferch, Borsch, Fetsch

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Where is the Foersch family from?

You can see how Foersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foersch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Foersch families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Foersch's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Foersch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foersch 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 331 census records available for the last name Foersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foersch 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Foersch. 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 87 military records available for the last name Foersch. For the veterans among your Foersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foersch lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Foersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foersch in 1947 was 48, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foersch 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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