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Fouchey Family History

Fouchey 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: Fouche, Bouchey, Fruchey, Foucher, Poucher, Boucher, Bouche, Goucher

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Where is the Fouchey family from?

You can see how Fouchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fouchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fouchey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fouchey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fouchey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fouchey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Fouchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouchey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fouchey. 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 109 military records available for the last name Fouchey. For the veterans among your Fouchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouchey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fouchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fouchey in 1964 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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