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Gulcher Family History

Gulcher 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: Fulcher, Hulcher, Gilcher, Belcher, Bucher, Kucher, Pilcher, Sucher

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Where is the Gulcher family from?

You can see how Gulcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gulcher families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulcher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gulcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulcher 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 239 census records available for the last name Gulcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulcher 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gulcher. 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 461 military records available for the last name Gulcher. For the veterans among your Gulcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulcher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gulcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gulcher in 1968 was 34, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulcher 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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