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Kancher Family History

Kancher 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: Fancher, Kacher, Katcher, Kaucher, Karcher, Hancher, Ascher, Kacer

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Where is the Kancher family from?

You can see how Kancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kancher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kancher families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kancher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kancher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kancher. 44% of Kancher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kancher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kancher were Proprietor and Labor. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Day Hand
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
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What Kancher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Kancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancher 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kancher. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kancher. For the veterans among your Kancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kancher in 1953 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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