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Petcher Family History

Petcher Surname Meaning

from Old French pescheor pecheour pe(s)chur ‘fisherman’.

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

compare Peach.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Petcher family from?

You can see how Petcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Petcher families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Petcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petcher 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 Petcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Petcher. 20% of Petcher men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Petcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petcher were Colliery Electrician and 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

  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Coal Miner Banksman
    20%
  • Colliery Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Cigar Maker
    7%
  • Domestic Work
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Petcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petcher 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Petcher. 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 287 military records available for the last name Petcher. For the veterans among your Petcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petcher in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petcher 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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