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Vercher Name Meaning

French: topographic name derived from Old French verchiere (from medieval Latin vercaria) a term denoting a land adjoining a farm; or a habitational name from Verchère or Verchères names of several places in the southeastern part of France of the same etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Letcher, Verdier, Zercher, Eicher, Porcher, Teicher, Mercer, Keicher

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Where is the Vercher family from?

You can see how Vercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vercher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Vercher families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vercher's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vercher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vercher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vercher. 35% of Vercher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vercher women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vercher were Farming and Farmer. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vercher 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Vercher. 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 593 military records available for the last name Vercher. For the veterans among your Vercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vercher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Vercher in 1956 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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