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Pancher Family History

Pancher 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, Parcher, Panther, Hancher, Panter, Packer, Ascher, Bacher

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Where is the Pancher family from?

You can see how Pancher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pancher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pancher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Pancher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pancher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pancher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pancher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pancher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pancher. 42% of Pancher 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pancher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pancher 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Pancher. 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 98 military records available for the last name Pancher. For the veterans among your Pancher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pancher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pancher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pancher in 1965 was 63, and 47 in 2003.

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