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Procher Family History

Procher 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: Plocher, Procter, Crocker, Kocher, Proctor, Rocker, Pitcher, Richer

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Where is the Procher family from?

You can see how Procher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Procher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Procher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Procher families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Procher's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Procher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Procher 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 Procher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hag baman Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Procher. 100% of Procher women worked as a Hag baman Machinist.

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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

  • Hag baman Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Procher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Procher 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Procher. 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 59 military records available for the last name Procher. For the veterans among your Procher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Procher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Procher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Procher in 1965 was 78, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Procher 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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