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Whitcher Family History

Whitcher Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Witcher.

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


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Where is the Whitcher family from?

You can see how Whitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 290 Whitcher families living in Hampshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whitcher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Whitcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitcher 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 Whitcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitcher. 21% of Whitcher men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Whitcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitcher were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    21%
  • Builder
    8%
  • Forest Labourer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Whitcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Whitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitcher. 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 Whitcher. For the veterans among your Whitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whitcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Whitcher in 1956 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitcher 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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