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Tarcher Family History

Tarcher 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: Taucher, Archer, Parcher, Starcher, Larcher, Karcher, Fancher, Ascher

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Where is the Tarcher family from?

You can see how Tarcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarcher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tarcher families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tarcher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tarcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tarcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarcher. 100% of Tarcher men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Tarcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Tarcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarcher 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Tarcher. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tarcher. For the veterans among your Tarcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarcher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Tarcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tarcher in 1975 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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