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Pechell Family History

Pechell 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: Pendell, Pesnell, Peschel, Patchell, Percell, Getchell, Pecher

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Where is the Pechell family from?

You can see how Pechell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pechell families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pechell's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Pechell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechell 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 Pechell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pechell. 56% of Pechell 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
    56%
  • Private Means
    45%

What Pechell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Pechell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechell 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Pechell. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pechell. For the veterans among your Pechell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechell

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