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Foucht Family History

Foucht 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: Feucht, Focht, Forcht, Fouche, Fouch, Fought, Lucht, Couch, Ouchi

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Where is the Foucht family from?

You can see how Foucht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foucht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foucht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Foucht families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foucht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foucht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foucht 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 Foucht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foucht. 100% of Foucht men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Foucht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Foucht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foucht 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Foucht. 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 94 military records available for the last name Foucht. For the veterans among your Foucht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foucht lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Foucht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foucht in 1954 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foucht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foucht 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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