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Farch Family History

Farch 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: March, Larch, Ferch, Karch, Barch, Arch, Farah, Balch, Bach, Barco

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Where is the Farch family from?

You can see how Farch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Farch families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Farch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Farch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farch 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 Farch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farch. 100% of Farch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Farch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farch 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Farch. 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 139 military records available for the last name Farch. For the veterans among your Farch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Farch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Farch in 1971 was 45, and 73 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farch 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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