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Hercher Family History

Hercher 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: Vercher, Herscher, Zercher, Kercher, Becher, Letcher, Herder, Belcher

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Where is the Hercher family from?

You can see how Hercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Hercher families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hercher's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hercher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercher 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 Hercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hercher. 100% of Hercher 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 Hercher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercher 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Hercher. 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 446 military records available for the last name Hercher. For the veterans among your Hercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hercher in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hercher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hercher 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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