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Pricher Family History

Pricher 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: Richer, Pricer, Picker, Risher, Richter, Price, Bricker, Pitcher

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Where is the Pricher family from?

You can see how Pricher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pricher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pricher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pricher families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pricher's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pricher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pricher 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 Pricher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pricher. 20% of Pricher men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Pricher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Pricher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pricher 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pricher. 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 131 military records available for the last name Pricher. For the veterans among your Pricher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pricher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Pricher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pricher in 1948 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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