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Furchtenicht Family History

Furchtenicht 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: Schlecht, Furstenberg, Burchett, Gutknecht, French, Whitenight

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Where is the Furchtenicht family from?

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

What did your Furchtenicht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Furchtenicht. 100% of Furchtenicht 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Furchtenicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furchtenicht 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Furchtenicht. 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 54 military records available for the last name Furchtenicht. For the veterans among your Furchtenicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furchtenicht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Furchtenicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furchtenicht in 1969 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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