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Duchsherer Family History

Duchsherer Name 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: Tuchscherer, Scherer, Schierer, Schwoerer, Dunshee, Becherer, Sherer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchsherer 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 Duchsherer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duchsherer. 100% of Duchsherer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Duchsherer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchsherer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Duchsherer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Duchsherer. For the veterans among your Duchsherer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchsherer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Duchsherer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Duchsherer in 1968 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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