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Thacher Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Thatcher . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Thacker, Thatcher, Thaxter, Bacher, Hache, Goacher, Thackery, Beacher

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Where is the Thacher family from?

You can see how Thacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Thacher families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thacher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Thacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thacher. 23% of Thacher men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Thacher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thacher were Miner and Saleslady. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Thacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thacher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thacher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thacher. For the veterans among your Thacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thacher lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Thacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thacher in 1942 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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