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Dalcher Family History

Dalcher 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: Dascher, Walcher, Dilcher, Fancher, Ascher, Bacher, Belcher, Taucher

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Where is the Dalcher family from?

You can see how Dalcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalcher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dalcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dalcher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalcher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dalcher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalcher 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 Dalcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dalcher. 100% of Dalcher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dalcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Dalcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalcher 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Dalcher. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dalcher. For the veterans among your Dalcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalcher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Dalcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dalcher in 1968 was 67, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalcher 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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