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Firchau Family History

Firchau Name 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: Fincham, Fitch, Marchal, Birch, Burcham, Finch, Bircher, Kirkham

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Where is the Firchau family from?

You can see how Firchau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firchau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Firchau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Firchau families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Firchau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Firchau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firchau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Firchau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Firchau. 25% of Firchau men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Firchau women worked as a Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Firchau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firchau 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Firchau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Firchau. For the veterans among your Firchau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firchau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Firchau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Firchau in 1965 was 69, and 55 in 2003.

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