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Hamcher Family History

Hamcher 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: Hatcher, Hamacher, Hamsher, Hancher, Hacker, Hamer, Fancher, Hammer

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Where is the Hamcher family from?

You can see how Hamcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamcher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamcher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hamcher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hamcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamcher 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 55 census records available for the last name Hamcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamcher 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hamcher. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hamcher. For the veterans among your Hamcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamcher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamcher 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 Hamcher

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