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Orcher Family History

Orcher 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: Archer, Porcher, Borcher, Orchard, Becher, Ascher, Kocher, Bacher

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Where is the Orcher family from?

You can see how Orcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Orcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Orcher families living in Northumberland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Orcher's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Orcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orcher 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 Orcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orcher. 47% of Orcher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Orcher women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orcher were Contractor 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Orcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Orcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orcher 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Orcher. 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 31 military records available for the last name Orcher. For the veterans among your Orcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Orcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orcher in 1962 was 68, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orcher 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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