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Litcher Family History

Litcher 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: Letcher, Witcher, Pitcher, Lischer, Litscher, Lichter, Richer

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Where is the Litcher family from?

You can see how Litcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Litcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Litcher families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Litcher's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Litcher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Comptometer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litcher. 24% of Litcher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Litcher women worked as a Comptometer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litcher were Merchant and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Litcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litcher 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Litcher. 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 201 military records available for the last name Litcher. For the veterans among your Litcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Litcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Litcher in 1964 was 85, and 92 in 2002.

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