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Dacher Family History

Dacher 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: Bacher, Kacher, Macher, Lacher, Dasher, Sacher, Daher, Zacher

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Where is the Dacher family from?

You can see how Dacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dacher families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dacher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dacher 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 Dacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dacher. 25% of Dacher men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dacher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dacher were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Stitcher
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Dacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Dacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacher 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Dacher. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dacher. For the veterans among your Dacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dacher in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dacher 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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