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Poacher Family History

Poacher Surname Meaning

variant of Poucher.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Poacher family from?

You can see how Poacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poacher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Poacher families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Poacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poacher families in 1891.
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What did your Poacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poacher. 60% of Poacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poacher 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Poacher. 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 96 military records available for the last name Poacher. For the veterans among your Poacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poacher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poacher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poacher

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