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Fourcher Family History

Fourcher 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: Foucher, Fulcher, Poucher, Fournier, Boucher, Bourcier, Porcher

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Where is the Fourcher family from?

You can see how Fourcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fourcher families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourcher's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fourcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourcher 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 Fourcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fourcher. 100% of Fourcher men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Fourcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Fourcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourcher 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fourcher. 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 44 military records available for the last name Fourcher. For the veterans among your Fourcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourcher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fourcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fourcher in 1966 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourcher 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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