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Ferchau Family History

Ferchau 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: Ferch, Ferneau, Fernau, Derham, Marchal, Kershaw, Burcham, Felch

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Where is the Ferchau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferchau 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 Ferchau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Ferchau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Ferchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferchau 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ferchau. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ferchau. For the veterans among your Ferchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferchau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ferchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ferchau in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferchau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferchau 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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