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Casher Family History

Casher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kircher.

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


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Where is the Casher family from?

You can see how Casher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Casher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Casher families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Casher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Casher families in 1911.
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What did your Casher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Casher. 47% of Casher men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Casher women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casher were New Worker 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Labor
    16%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Servant
    25%

What Casher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Casher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casher 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Casher. 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 444 military records available for the last name Casher. For the veterans among your Casher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casher lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Casher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Casher in 1950 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Casher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casher 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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