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Datcher Family History

Datcher Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Detscher a nickname for a fat person from Detsch ‘soft baked goods’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Datcher family from?

You can see how Datcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Datcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Datcher families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Datcher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Datcher families in 1891.
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What did your Datcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Datcher. 40% of Datcher men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Datcher women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Datcher were Truck Driver and Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Datcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datcher 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Datcher. 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 172 military records available for the last name Datcher. For the veterans among your Datcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datcher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Datcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Datcher in 1948 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Datcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datcher 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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