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Blucher Family History

Blucher Surname 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


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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 1911 there was 1 Blucher family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Blucher's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Blucher families in 1911.
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What did your Blucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blucher. 24% of Blucher men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Blucher women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blucher were Manager and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Blucher family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blucher 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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