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Atcher Family History

Atcher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hatcher.

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


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Where is the Atcher family from?

You can see how Atcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Atcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Atcher families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Atcher's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Atcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atcher 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 Atcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atcher. 23% of Atcher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Atcher women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atcher were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Atcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Atcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atcher 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Atcher. 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 676 military records available for the last name Atcher. For the veterans among your Atcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Atcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Atcher in 1962 was 34, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atcher 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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