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Pilcher Family History

Pilcher Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): occupational name for a maker or seller of pilches from an agent derivative of Pilch. In early 17th-century English pilcher was a popular term of abuse being confused or punningly associated with the unrelated verb pilch ‘to steal’.

Additionally, it was also confused with the unrelated noun pilchard, which refers to a kind of fish.

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


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Where is the Pilcher family from?

You can see how Pilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pilcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pilcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 742 Pilcher families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pilcher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pilcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pilcher 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 Pilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pilcher. 8% of Pilcher men worked as a Farmworker and 74% of Pilcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pilcher were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmworker
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • General Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Pilcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Pilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pilcher 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Pilcher. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Pilcher. For the veterans among your Pilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pilcher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Pilcher in 1945 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pilcher 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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