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Fotsch Family History

Fotsch 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: Fetsch, Forsch, Botsch, Gotsch, Fitch, Posch, Dorsch, Hosch, Flasch

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Where is the Fotsch family from?

You can see how Fotsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fotsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fotsch families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fotsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fotsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotsch 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 Fotsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fotsch. 100% of Fotsch women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fotsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Fotsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotsch 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Fotsch. 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 88 military records available for the last name Fotsch. For the veterans among your Fotsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fotsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fotsch in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fotsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotsch 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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