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Karcher Family History

Karcher Surname Meaning

German (also Kärcher): occupational name for a carter an agent derivative of Karch Compare Carriker and Karriker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karcher family from?

You can see how Karcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Karcher families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karcher families in 1891.
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What did your Karcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karcher. 15% of Karcher men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Karcher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karcher were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Karcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karcher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Karcher. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Karcher. For the veterans among your Karcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karcher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Karcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karcher in 1948 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karcher 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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