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Pechin Name Meaning

French (also Péchin): nickname from regional French pechin/péchin ‘small puny’.

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


Similar surnames: Pessin, Pichon, Persin, Machin, Perin, Pepin, Petrin, Perrin, Rochin

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Where is the Pechin family from?

You can see how Pechin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pechin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pechin families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pechin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pechin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pechin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pechin. 100% of Pechin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pechin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechin 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Pechin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 421 military records available for the last name Pechin. For the veterans among your Pechin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pechin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pechin in 1962 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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