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Pechey Family History

Pechey Surname Meaning

see Peachey and Petchey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pechey family from?

You can see how Pechey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pechey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Pechey families living in Norfolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pechey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pechey families in 1891.
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What did your Pechey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pechey. 100% of Pechey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pechey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechey 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Pechey. 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 96 military records available for the last name Pechey. For the veterans among your Pechey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pechey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pechey in 1965 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechey 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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