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Fuertsch Family History

Fuertsch 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, Fetsch, Fersch, Gertsch, Bertsch, Bursch, Deutsch, Huebsch

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Where is the Fuertsch family from?

You can see how Fuertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuertsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuertsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fuertsch families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fuertsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fuertsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuertsch 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 Fuertsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, City Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuertsch. 100% of Fuertsch men worked as a City Salesman.

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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

  • City Salesman
    100%

What Fuertsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Fuertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuertsch 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fuertsch. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fuertsch. For the veterans among your Fuertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuertsch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fuertsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fuertsch in 1970 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuertsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuertsch 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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