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Salcher Family History

Salcher 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: Sacher, Walcher, Satcher, Fancher, Ascher, Salter, Bacher, Belcher

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Where is the Salcher family from?

You can see how Salcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salcher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Salcher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Salcher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Salcher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Salcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Salcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salcher 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Salcher. 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 365 military records available for the last name Salcher. For the veterans among your Salcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salcher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Salcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Salcher in 1973 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Salcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salcher 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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