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Pescher Family History

Pescher 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: Peschel, Lescher, Pecher, Mescher, Prescher, Escher, Tescher, Peacher

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Where is the Pescher family from?

You can see how Pescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pescher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pescher families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pescher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pescher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pescher 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 135 census records available for the last name Pescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescher 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pescher. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pescher. For the veterans among your Pescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescher lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Pescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pescher in 1976 was 82, and 86 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescher 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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