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Thocher Family History

Thocher 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: Thacher, Kocher, Taucher, Thorner, Plocher, Hocker, Troche, Tincher

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Where is the Thocher family from?

You can see how Thocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thocher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Thocher families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thocher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thocher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thocher 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 59 census records available for the last name Thocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thocher 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Thocher. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thocher. For the veterans among your Thocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thocher lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Thocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thocher in 1985 was 76, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thocher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thocher 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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