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Dercher Family History

Dercher 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: Vercher, Zercher, Kercher, Derocher, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Decker

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Where is the Dercher family from?

You can see how Dercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dercher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dercher families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dercher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dercher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Dercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dercher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dercher. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dercher. For the veterans among your Dercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dercher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Dercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dercher in 1972 was 67, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dercher 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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