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Lorcher Family History

Lorcher 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: Porcher, Locher, Larcher, Borcher, Letcher, Kocher, Bircher, Archer

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Where is the Lorcher family from?

You can see how Lorcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lorcher families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lorcher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lorcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorcher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lorcher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Lorcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorcher 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Lorcher. 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 136 military records available for the last name Lorcher. For the veterans among your Lorcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lorcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lorcher in 1964 was 92, and 90 in 2002.

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