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Pechy Family History

Pechy 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, Peck, Pecci, Penny, Hecht, Percy, Mech, Cech

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Where is the Pechy family from?

You can see how Pechy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pechy families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pechy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pechy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pechy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechy 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 Pechy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pechy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Pechy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechy 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Pechy. 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 373 military records available for the last name Pechy. For the veterans among your Pechy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Pechy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pechy in 1959 was 52, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechy 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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