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Blucher Family History

Blucher Name Meaning

German (Blücher): habitational name from a place of this name of Slavic origin near Boizenburg on the Elbe.

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


Similar surnames: Bucher, Taucher, Blacher, Kucher, Bacher, Buscher, Brucker, Blecher

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Where is the Blucher family from?

You can see how Blucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blucher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blucher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Blucher families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Blucher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blucher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blucher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blucher. 100% of Blucher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blucher 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 Blucher. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Blucher. For the veterans among your Blucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blucher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blucher in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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