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Peecher Family History

Peecher 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: Beecher, Pecher, Peacher, Pelcher, Becher, Letcher, Belcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Peecher family from?

You can see how Peecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peecher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Peecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Peecher families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peecher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peecher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peecher 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 Peecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Garment Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peecher. 75% of Peecher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peecher women worked as a Garment Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Garment Worker
    100%

What Peecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Peecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peecher 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Peecher. 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 200 military records available for the last name Peecher. For the veterans among your Peecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peecher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peecher in 1964 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peecher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peecher 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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