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Foretich Family History

Foretich 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: Frerich, Frelich, Freilich, Reich, Foret, Fetsch, Streich, Forti

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Where is the Foretich family from?

You can see how Foretich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foretich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Foretich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Foretich families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Foretich's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Foretich families in 1880.
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What did your Foretich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foretich. 34% of Foretich men worked as a Fisherman and 50% of Foretich women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foretich were Machinist and New Worker. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Constable
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Foretich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foretich 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Foretich. 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 104 military records available for the last name Foretich. For the veterans among your Foretich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foretich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Foretich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Foretich in 1961 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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