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Pechter Family History

Pechter 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: Pachter, Fechter, Pecher, Wechter, Peter, Becher, Richter, Dichter

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Where is the Pechter family from?

You can see how Pechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Pechter families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pechter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pechter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechter 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 Pechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pechter. 28% of Pechter men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    28%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Printer
    12%

What Pechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Pechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechter 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Pechter. 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 97 military records available for the last name Pechter. For the veterans among your Pechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pechter in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechter 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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