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Gancher Family History

Gancher 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: Fancher, Gaucher, Hancher, Ganther, Gander, Ganter, Ascher, Bacher

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Where is the Gancher family from?

You can see how Gancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gancher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gancher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gancher families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gancher's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Gancher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gancher 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 Gancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gancher. 29% of Gancher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gancher women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gancher were Farmer 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
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Gancher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gancher 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Gancher. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gancher. For the veterans among your Gancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gancher lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Gancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gancher in 1961 was 48, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gancher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gancher 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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