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Foerch Family History

Foerch Surname Meaning

German (Förch): habitational name from any of several places in southern Germany so named from Old High German for(a)ha ‘fir tree’.

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


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You can see how Foerch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Foerch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foerch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foerch families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Foerch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerch 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Foerch. 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 330 military records available for the last name Foerch. For the veterans among your Foerch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foerch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Foerch in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerch 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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