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Holcher Family History

Holcher 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: Hulcher, Holscher, Holder, Holmer, Hollier, Kocher, Belcher, Holter

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Where is the Holcher family from?

You can see how Holcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Holcher families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Holcher's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Holcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holcher 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 Holcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holcher. 50% of Holcher men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Holcher women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Holcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Holcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holcher 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Holcher. 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 101 military records available for the last name Holcher. For the veterans among your Holcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holcher lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Holcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Holcher in 1971 was 70, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holcher 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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