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Elcher Family History

Elcher 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: Belcher, Eicher, Elchert, Melcher, Escher, Welcher, Eccher, Pelcher

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Where is the Elcher family from?

You can see how Elcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elcher families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcher's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Elcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcher 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 Elcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elcher. 100% of Elcher men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Elcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcher 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Elcher. 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 22 military records available for the last name Elcher. For the veterans among your Elcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Elcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elcher in 1963 was 80, and 47 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elcher 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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