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Percher Family History

Percher 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: Vercher, Parcher, Porcher, Pecher, Zercher, Peacher, Kercher, Pelcher

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Where is the Percher family from?

You can see how Percher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Percher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Percher family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Percher's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Percher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percher 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 Percher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Percher. 100% of Percher men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Percher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Percher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percher 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Percher. 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 32 military records available for the last name Percher. For the veterans among your Percher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Percher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Percher in 1969 was 78, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Percher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percher 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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