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Barcher Family History

Barcher 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: Bacher, Bircher, Archer, Parcher, Batcher, Larcher, Karcher, Burcher

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Where is the Barcher family from?

You can see how Barcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Barcher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barcher 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 Barcher ancestors do for a living?

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

What Barcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barcher 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Barcher. 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 63 military records available for the last name Barcher. For the veterans among your Barcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barcher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Barcher in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Barcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barcher 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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