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Pechan Family History

Pechan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Pečan: topographic name derived from peč ‘rugged rock’ or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called with this word.

Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Pech.

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


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Where is the Pechan family from?

You can see how Pechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pechan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pechan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pechan families in 1891.
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What did your Pechan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pechan. 22% of Pechan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pechan women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pechan were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechan 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Pechan. 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 178 military records available for the last name Pechan. For the veterans among your Pechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Pechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pechan in 1953 was 56, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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