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Pechen Family History

Pechen 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, Bechen, Pechin, Chen, Becher, Pech, Poche, Pichon, Eichen

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Where is the Pechen family from?

You can see how Pechen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pechen families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pechen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechen 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 83 census records available for the last name Pechen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pechen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pechen. For the veterans among your Pechen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechen lifespan?

Average Pechen life expectancy in 1998 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechen 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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