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Pecheur Family History

Pecheur 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, Becher, Fecher, Zecher, Recher, Pechous, Peacher, Pelcher

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Where is the Pecheur family from?

You can see how Pecheur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecheur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecheur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pecheur family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pecheur's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Pecheur families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pecheur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecheur 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Pecheur. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pecheur. For the veterans among your Pecheur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecheur lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Pecheur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pecheur in 1979 was 89, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pecheur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecheur 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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