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Encher Family History

Encher 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: Eicher, Mencher, Rencher, Escher, Eccher, Becher, Letcher, Ecker

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Where is the Encher family from?

You can see how Encher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Encher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Encher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Encher family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Encher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Encher families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Encher 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 101 census records available for the last name Encher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Encher 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Encher. 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 8 military records available for the last name Encher. For the veterans among your Encher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Encher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Encher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Encher in 1972 was 52, and 42 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Encher 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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