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Ferchow Family History

Ferchow 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, Reichow, Berhow, Jarchow, Fetcho, Fernow, Kershaw, Felch

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Where is the Ferchow family from?

You can see how Ferchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferchow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferchow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferchow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ferchow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferchow 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 Ferchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferchow. 50% of Ferchow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ferchow women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Ferchow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Ferchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferchow 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ferchow. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ferchow. For the veterans among your Ferchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferchow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ferchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferchow in 1967 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferchow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferchow 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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