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Balcher Family History

Balcher 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: Bacher, Belcher, Batcher, Balcer, Walcher, Balch, Becher, Bachar

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Where is the Balcher family from?

You can see how Balcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Balcher families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Balcher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Balcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcher 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 Balcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balcher. 26% of Balcher men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Balcher women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balcher were Farming and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • House Keeper
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Balcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcher 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Balcher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Balcher. For the veterans among your Balcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Balcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balcher in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balcher 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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