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Pocher Family History

Pocher 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: Kocher, Poche, Poucher, Plocher, Porcher, Pecher, Locher, Socher

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Where is the Pocher family from?

You can see how Pocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pocher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pocher families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pocher's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Pocher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pocher 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 Pocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pocher. 55% of Pocher men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pocher women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pocher were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Pocher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Pocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pocher 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Pocher. 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 198 military records available for the last name Pocher. For the veterans among your Pocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pocher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pocher in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pocher 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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