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Pejchar Family History

Pejchar 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: Pelchat, Pecha, Pecher, Peacher, Pelcher, Pelczar, Becher, Pech

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Where is the Pejchar family from?

You can see how Pejchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pejchar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pejchar family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pejchar's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pejchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pejchar 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 13 census records available for the last name Pejchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pejchar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pejchar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pejchar. For the veterans among your Pejchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pejchar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Pejchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pejchar in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pejchar 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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