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Larcher Name Meaning

French: variant with fused definite article l' of Archer ‘bowman’. It is also found in England as a surname of Huguenot origin. German (Tyrol): topographic name fore someone dwelling at a larch tree or larch woods see Larch .

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


Similar surnames: Archer, Fancher, Larmer, Archey, Bacher, Lardner, Larche, Gaucher

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Where is the Larcher family from?

You can see how Larcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Larcher families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Larcher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Larcher families in 1840.
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What did your Larcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Larcher. 29% of Larcher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Larcher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larcher were Mechanic and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Larcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larcher 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 Larcher. 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 621 military records available for the last name Larcher. For the veterans among your Larcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Larcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Larcher in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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