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Furcher Family History

Furcher 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: Fulcher, Zurcher, Burcher, Furches, Fancher, Bucher, Kucher, Bircher

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Where is the Furcher family from?

You can see how Furcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furcher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Furcher family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Furcher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Furcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furcher 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 74 census records available for the last name Furcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furcher 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Furcher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Furcher. For the veterans among your Furcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furcher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furcher 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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