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Ferche Family History

Ferche 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, Lerche, Force, Felch, Vercher, Lerch, Feucht, Perch, Fecher

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Where is the Ferche family from?

You can see how Ferche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ferche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferche family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferche's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferche 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 98 census records available for the last name Ferche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferche 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ferche. 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 108 military records available for the last name Ferche. For the veterans among your Ferche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ferche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ferche in 1966 was 77, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferche 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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