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Pritcher Family History

Pritcher 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: Pitcher, Britcher, Fritcher, Critcher, Witcher, Richer, Pilcher

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Where is the Pritcher family from?

You can see how Pritcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pritcher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pritcher families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pritcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pritcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritcher 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 Pritcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pritcher. 100% of Pritcher 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pritcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritcher 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Pritcher. 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 125 military records available for the last name Pritcher. For the veterans among your Pritcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritcher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Pritcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pritcher in 1975 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pritcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritcher 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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