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Metcher Family History

Metcher 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: Letcher, Ketcher, Mencher, Mescher, Melcher, Betcher, Metscher

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Where is the Metcher family from?

You can see how Metcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Metcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Metcher families living in Shropshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Metcher's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Metcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metcher 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 Metcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metcher. 82% of Metcher 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
    82%
  • Shop Assistant (woolworth
    19%

What Metcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Metcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metcher 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Metcher. 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 88 military records available for the last name Metcher. For the veterans among your Metcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metcher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Metcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Metcher in 1967 was 91, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metcher 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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