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Starcher Family History

Starcher Surname Meaning

Perhaps English or Scottish an occupational name for someone who used starch to stiffen fabric when ironing.

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


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Where is the Starcher family from?

You can see how Starcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Starcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Starcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Starcher families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Starcher's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Starcher families in 1891.
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What did your Starcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Starcher. 24% of Starcher men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Starcher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Starcher were Farming and House Work.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • House Work
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Starcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Starcher 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Starcher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Starcher. For the veterans among your Starcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Starcher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Starcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Starcher in 1955 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Starcher 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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