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Peitchel Family History

Peitchel 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: Pitcher, Reichel, Eichel, Peschel, Heichel, Pischel, Mitchel, Pethel

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Where is the Peitchel family from?

You can see how Peitchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peitchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peitchel families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peitchel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peitchel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peitchel 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 34 census records available for the last name Peitchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peitchel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peitchel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Peitchel. For the veterans among your Peitchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peitchel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Peitchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peitchel in 1969 was 68, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peitchel 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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