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Pincher Name Meaning

reduced form of Pinchard . Compare Puncher .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Pitcher, Pilcher, Tincher, Mincher, Fincher, Picker, Pinner, Fancher

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Where is the Pincher family from?

You can see how Pincher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pincher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pincher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Pincher family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pincher's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Pincher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pincher 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 Pincher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pincher. 39% of Pincher 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
    39%
  • Painter
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Fisherman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pincher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pincher 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Pincher. 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 395 military records available for the last name Pincher. For the veterans among your Pincher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pincher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pincher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pincher in 1970 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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