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Ichter Family History

Ichter 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: Richter, Dichter, Achter, Lichter, Fichter, Nichter, Cater, Richer

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Where is the Ichter family from?

You can see how Ichter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ichter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ichter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ichter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ichter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ichter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ichter 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 Ichter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ichter. 100% of Ichter men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ichter women worked as a Home.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    100%

What Ichter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Ichter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ichter 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ichter. 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 46 military records available for the last name Ichter. For the veterans among your Ichter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ichter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Ichter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ichter in 1968 was 71, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ichter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ichter 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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