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Potcher Family History

Potcher 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: Pitcher, Poucher, Porcher, Gotcher, Kotcher, Letcher, Kocher, Witcher

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Where is the Potcher family from?

You can see how Potcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Potcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Potcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Potcher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Potcher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Potcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Potcher 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 158 census records available for the last name Potcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Potcher 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Potcher. 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 52 military records available for the last name Potcher. For the veterans among your Potcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Potcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Potcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Potcher in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Potcher 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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