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Shetcher Family History

Shetcher 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: Letcher, Hatcher, Ketcher, Thatcher, Speicher, Shecter, Stitcher

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Where is the Shetcher family from?

You can see how Shetcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shetcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shetcher families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shetcher's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shetcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetcher 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 42 census records available for the last name Shetcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetcher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shetcher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shetcher. For the veterans among your Shetcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetcher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetcher 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 Shetcher

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