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Pechta Family History

Pechta 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: Pecha, Pecht, Pech, Buchta, Hecht, Mehta, Pecina, Recht, Specht

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Where is the Pechta family from?

You can see how Pechta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pechta family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechta's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Pechta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechta 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 51 census records available for the last name Pechta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechta 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pechta. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pechta. For the veterans among your Pechta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechta lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Pechta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pechta in 1970 was 84, and 44 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechta 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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