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Maycher Family History

Maycher 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: Macher, Mascher, Majcher, Mayher, Mayer, Fancher, Ascher, Bacher

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Where is the Maycher family from?

You can see how Maycher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maycher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maycher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maycher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maycher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maycher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maycher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maycher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maycher. 60% of Maycher men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Maycher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maycher 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Maycher. 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 144 military records available for the last name Maycher. For the veterans among your Maycher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maycher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Maycher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maycher in 1967 was 47, and 72 in 2001.

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