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Pechawer Family History

Pechawer Surname 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: Pecher, Pechacek, Becher, Pachter, Pichler, Seehafer, Bechler

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Where is the Pechawer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechawer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pechawer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pechawer. 100% of Pechawer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pechawer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pechawer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechawer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pechawer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pechawer. For the veterans among your Pechawer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechawer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Pechawer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pechawer in 1959 was 49, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechawer 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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