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Harcher Family History

Harcher 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: Archer, Hatcher, Parcher, Larcher, Karcher, Hancher, Hacker, Harper

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Where is the Harcher family from?

You can see how Harcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Harcher families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Harcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harcher 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 Harcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harcher. 100% of Harcher women worked as an Unpaid 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Harcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harcher 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Harcher. 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 146 military records available for the last name Harcher. For the veterans among your Harcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Harcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harcher in 1964 was 47, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harcher 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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