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Pecheco Family History

Pecheco 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: Pacheco, Pecher, Checo, Becher, Pecci, Pech, Poche, Chico, Persico

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Where is the Pecheco family from?

You can see how Pecheco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecheco family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Pecheco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Pecheco families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecheco's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pecheco families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecheco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Pecheco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecheco 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pecheco. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pecheco. For the veterans among your Pecheco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecheco lifespan?

Average Pecheco life expectancy in 1982 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecheco 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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