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Spicher Family History

Spicher Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Spicher (Rhineland) Spichern or Spich (Rhineland).

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


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Where is the Spicher family from?

You can see how Spicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spicher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spicher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Spicher families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spicher's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Spicher families in 1891.
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What did your Spicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spicher. 30% of Spicher men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Spicher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spicher were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Spicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spicher 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Spicher. 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 630 military records available for the last name Spicher. For the veterans among your Spicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spicher lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Spicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spicher in 1945 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spicher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spicher 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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