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Pechnik Family History

Pechnik 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: Machnik, Pechin, Peck, Pecci, Pech, Lesnik, Pecina, Penk, Melnik

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Where is the Pechnik family from?

You can see how Pechnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pechnik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pechnik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pechnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechnik 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 Pechnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pechnik. 100% of Pechnik men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pechnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pechnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechnik 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pechnik. 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 82 military records available for the last name Pechnik. For the veterans among your Pechnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechnik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pechnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pechnik in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechnik 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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