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Artcher Family History

Artcher 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: Archer, Arther, Atcher, Arthur, Letcher, Ascher, Witcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Artcher family from?

You can see how Artcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artcher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Artcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Artcher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Artcher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Artcher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artcher 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 Artcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Artcher. 100% of Artcher men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Artcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Artcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artcher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Artcher. 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 30 military records available for the last name Artcher. For the veterans among your Artcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artcher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Artcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Artcher in 1967 was 68, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Artcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artcher 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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