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Larcher Family History

Larcher Surname Meaning

French: variant with fused definite article l' of Archer ‘bowman’. It is also found in England as a surname of Huguenot origin.

German (Tyrol): topographic name for someone dwelling at a larch tree or larch woods see Larch.

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


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Where is the Larcher family from?

You can see how Larcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Larcher families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Larcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Larcher families in 1891.
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What did your Larcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Larcher. 77% of Larcher 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
    77%
  • Paid Domestic
    24%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larcher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Larcher. 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 621 military records available for the last name Larcher. For the veterans among your Larcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Larcher in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larcher 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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