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Gacher Family History

Gacher 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, Sacher, Gaucher, Zacher, Goacher

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Where is the Gacher family from?

You can see how Gacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gacher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Gacher family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gacher's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gacher families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gacher 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 193 census records available for the last name Gacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gacher 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gacher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gacher. For the veterans among your Gacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gacher lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gacher in 1979 was 55, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gacher 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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