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Foertch Family History

Foertch 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, Ferch, Forth, Fersch, Forsch, Loerch, Hoerth, Koerth

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Where is the Foertch family from?

You can see how Foertch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foertch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foertch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Foertch family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foertch's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Foertch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foertch 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 201 census records available for the last name Foertch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foertch 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Foertch. 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 33 military records available for the last name Foertch. For the veterans among your Foertch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foertch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Foertch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foertch in 1965 was 73, and 99 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foertch 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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