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Fourchette Family History

Fourchette 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: Touchette, Burchette, Burchett, Frechette, Courchesne, Forgette

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Where is the Fourchette family from?

You can see how Fourchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourchette family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Fourchette family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourchette's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fourchette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourchette 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 31 census records available for the last name Fourchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourchette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fourchette. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fourchette. For the veterans among your Fourchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourchette lifespan?

Average Fourchette life expectancy in 1967 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourchette 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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