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Peacher Family History

Peacher Surname Meaning

English:: occupational name from Old French pescheor pecheour pe(s)chur ‘fisherman’.

Nickname from Middle English pecchour ‘sinner’ (Old French pecheor);

compare Peach.

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


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Where is the Peacher family from?

You can see how Peacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Peacher families living in Norfolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Peacher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Peacher families in 1891.
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What did your Peacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peacher. 50% of Peacher men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 91% of Peacher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peacher were Shepherd On Farm and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%
  • Shepherd On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Peacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peacher 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Peacher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peacher. For the veterans among your Peacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peacher in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peacher 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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