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Colcher Family History

Colcher 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: Kocher, Belcher, Cocker, Colmer, Pilcher, Fulcher, Poucher, Boucher

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Where is the Colcher family from?

You can see how Colcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colcher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Colcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Colcher families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Colcher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Colcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colcher 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 Colcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colcher. 100% of Colcher men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Colcher women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Colcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Colcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcher 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Colcher. 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 67 military records available for the last name Colcher. For the veterans among your Colcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Colcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Colcher in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colcher 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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