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Pecho Family History

Pecho 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: Pech, Pecha, Pecht, Cho, Peck, Pecci, Macho, Hecht, Pico, Mech

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Where is the Pecho family from?

You can see how Pecho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pecho families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pecho's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pecho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecho 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 Pecho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecho. 38% of Pecho men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pecho women 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pecho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Pecho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecho 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Pecho. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pecho. For the veterans among your Pecho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecho lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pecho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pecho in 1967 was 43, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pecho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecho 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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