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Ficher Family History

Ficher 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: Fisher, Richer, Fichter, Eicher, Ficker, Fecher, Fischer, Sicher

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Where is the Ficher family from?

You can see how Ficher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ficher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ficher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 74 Ficher families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ficher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ficher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ficher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ficher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ficher. 100% of Ficher 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ficher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ficher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ficher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 669 military records available for the last name Ficher. For the veterans among your Ficher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ficher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ficher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ficher in 1964 was 93, and 91 in 2000.

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