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Foertsch Family History

Foertsch Surname Meaning

German (Förtsch): in Bavaria a variant of Pförtsch probably a derisive nickname from Middle High German verz vorz ‘fart’.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Förtschach or Förtschendorf.

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


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Where is the Foertsch family from?

You can see how Foertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foertsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foertsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Foertsch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Foertsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Foertsch families in 1880.
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What did your Foertsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foertsch. 24% of Foertsch men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Foertsch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foertsch were Superintendent and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Superintendent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Foertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foertsch 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Foertsch. 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 586 military records available for the last name Foertsch. For the veterans among your Foertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foertsch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Foertsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Foertsch in 1950 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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