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Petchers Family History

Petchers 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, Pitcher, Peters, Ketcher, Nethers, Pecher, Pletcher, Peacher

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Where is the Petchers family from?

You can see how Petchers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petchers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Petchers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Petchers families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Petchers's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Petchers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petchers 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 Petchers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petchers. 100% of Petchers 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
    100%

What Petchers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Petchers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchers 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Petchers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petchers. For the veterans among your Petchers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Petchers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petchers in 1968 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchers 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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