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Jocher Family History

Jocher 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: Kocher, Locher, Socher, Jochem, Becher, Ascher, Bacher, Rocker

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Where is the Jocher family from?

You can see how Jocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jocher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 13 Jocher families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jocher's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jocher families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jocher 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 Jocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jocher. 100% of Jocher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jocher women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

What Jocher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Jocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocher 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Jocher. 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 378 military records available for the last name Jocher. For the veterans among your Jocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jocher in 1964 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jocher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jocher 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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