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Pelcher Family History

Pelcher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Pelletier ‘furrier’.

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


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Where is the Pelcher family from?

You can see how Pelcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Pelcher families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pelcher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pelcher families in 1891.
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What did your Pelcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horticultural Workerglasshouse and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pelcher. 100% of Pelcher men worked as a Horticultural Workerglasshouse and 87% of Pelcher 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horticultural Workerglasshouse
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

What Pelcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pelcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelcher 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Pelcher. 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 353 military records available for the last name Pelcher. For the veterans among your Pelcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelcher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pelcher in 1957 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelcher 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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