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Firtch Family History

Firtch 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: Fitch, Firth, Hirsch, Kirsch, Birch, Finch, Wirth, Furth, Ritch

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Where is the Firtch family from?

You can see how Firtch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firtch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firtch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Firtch families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Firtch's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Firtch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firtch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Firtch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Firtch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firtch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Firtch. 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 13 military records available for the last name Firtch. For the veterans among your Firtch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firtch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Firtch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Firtch in 1970 was 83, and 84 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firtch 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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