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Fersch Family History

Fersch Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for someone with a deformed heel from Middle High German verse(n) ‘heel’.

nickname for a handsome young person from Middle Low German versch ‘fresh new’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fersch family from?

You can see how Fersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fersch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fersch families living in Surrey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fersch's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Fersch families in 1891.
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What did your Fersch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fersch 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Fersch. 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 751 military records available for the last name Fersch. For the veterans among your Fersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fersch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fersch in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fersch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fersch 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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