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Waltcher Family History

Waltcher 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: Walther, Walcher, Witcher, Hatcher, Wascher, Walter, Katcher, Batcher

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Where is the Waltcher family from?

You can see how Waltcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltcher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waltcher family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waltcher's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Waltcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waltcher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waltcher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Waltcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltcher 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Waltcher. 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 23 military records available for the last name Waltcher. For the veterans among your Waltcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltcher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Waltcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Waltcher in 1973 was 24, and 82 in 1997.

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