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Wacher Family History

Wacher Surname Meaning

from Middle English wacher ‘watchman’ an agent noun derivative of Old English wæcce ‘watch vigil’. Compare Watchman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wacher family from?

You can see how Wacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Wacher families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wacher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wacher families in 1911.
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What did your Wacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wacher. 24% of Wacher men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Wacher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wacher were Clerk and Farm Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacher 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 Wacher. 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 459 military records available for the last name Wacher. For the veterans among your Wacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wacher in 1964 was 43, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wacher 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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