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Jacher Family History

Jacher 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: Bacher, Kacher, Macher, Lacher, Sacher, Zacher, Hacker, Washer

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Where is the Jacher family from?

You can see how Jacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jacher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jacher family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jacher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Jacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacher 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jacher. 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 133 military records available for the last name Jacher. For the veterans among your Jacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jacher in 1968 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacher 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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