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Deatcher Family History

Deatcher 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: Letcher, Feather, Bratcher, Hatcher, Ketcher, Katcher, Thatcher

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Where is the Deatcher family from?

You can see how Deatcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deatcher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Deatcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Deatcher families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deatcher's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Deatcher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deatcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Deatcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deatcher 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Deatcher. 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 27 military records available for the last name Deatcher. For the veterans among your Deatcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deatcher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Deatcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deatcher in 1971 was 66, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deatcher 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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