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Fuchsman Family History

Fuchsman 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: Wachsman, Tuchman, Suchman, Buchman, Fochtman, Fruchtman, Fuhrman

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Where is the Fuchsman family from?

You can see how Fuchsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuchsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fuchsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fuchsman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuchsman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fuchsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuchsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fuchsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuchsman. 32% of Fuchsman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fuchsman women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Tailor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fuchsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Fuchsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuchsman 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Fuchsman. 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 113 military records available for the last name Fuchsman. For the veterans among your Fuchsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuchsman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Fuchsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fuchsman in 1961 was 40, and 83 in 2002.

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