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Hulcher Family History

Hulcher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname possibly of North German Hülscher or of its very rare variant Hültscher.

An occupational name for a clog maker (see Hoelscher).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hulcher family from?

You can see how Hulcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hulcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hulcher families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hulcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hulcher families in 1891.
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What did your Hulcher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hulcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulcher 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Hulcher. 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 140 military records available for the last name Hulcher. For the veterans among your Hulcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hulcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hulcher in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulcher 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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