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Boncher Family History

Boncher Surname 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: Boucher, Borcher, Becher, Fancher, Kocher, Bacher, Belcher, Bonner

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Where is the Boncher family from?

You can see how Boncher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boncher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boncher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Boncher families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Boncher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boncher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boncher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boncher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boncher. 70% of Boncher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Household Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Boncher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boncher 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Boncher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Boncher. For the veterans among your Boncher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boncher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Boncher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boncher in 1957 was 66, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boncher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boncher 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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