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Furtch Family History

Furtch 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: Furth, Futch, Burtch, Burich, Fitch, Bursch, Firth, Urch, Burch

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Where is the Furtch family from?

You can see how Furtch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furtch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Furtch family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Furtch's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Furtch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furtch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furtch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Furtch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furtch 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Furtch. 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 14 military records available for the last name Furtch. For the veterans among your Furtch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furtch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Furtch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Furtch in 1971 was 85, and 70 in 2000.

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