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Furches Family History

Furches Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Foucher.

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


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Where is the Furches family from?

You can see how Furches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furches family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Furches families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Furches family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Furches's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Furches families in 1911.
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What did your Furches ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furches. 31% of Furches men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Furches women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furches were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • House Keeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Furches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furches 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Furches. 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 392 military records available for the last name Furches. For the veterans among your Furches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furches lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Furches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Furches in 1950 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furches 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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