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Pechtel Family History

Pechtel 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: Pethtel, Bechtel, Prechtel, Pachter, Wachtel, Buchtel, Fechter

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Where is the Pechtel family from?

You can see how Pechtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechtel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pechtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pechtel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechtel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pechtel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechtel 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 Pechtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pechtel. 34% of Pechtel men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Pechtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Pechtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechtel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Pechtel. 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 178 military records available for the last name Pechtel. For the veterans among your Pechtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechtel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pechtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pechtel in 1963 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechtel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechtel 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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