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Kalcher Family History

Kalcher 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: Kacher, Katcher, Kaucher, Karcher, Walcher, Fancher, Ascher, Kacer

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Where is the Kalcher family from?

You can see how Kalcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalcher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kalcher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalcher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kalcher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalcher 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 Kalcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalcher. 50% of Kalcher men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kalcher women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kalcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Kalcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalcher 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kalcher. 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 393 military records available for the last name Kalcher. For the veterans among your Kalcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kalcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kalcher in 1965 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalcher 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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