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Fouch Family History

Fouch Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Fouché (see Fouche).

Altered form of Fouts a surname of German origin.

English (of Norman origin): variant of Fudge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fouch family from?

You can see how Fouch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Fouch families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fouch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fouch families in 1911.
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What did your Fouch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fouch. 26% of Fouch men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Fouch women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fouch were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fouch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouch 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Fouch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fouch. For the veterans among your Fouch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fouch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fouch in 1956 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fouch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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