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Peschan Family History

Peschan 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: Pesch, Pelchat, Eschen, Pecha, Peschel, Peschke, Pechman, Pechin

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Where is the Peschan family from?

You can see how Peschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peschan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Peschan families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Peschan's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Peschan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschan 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 177 census records available for the last name Peschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Peschan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Peschan. For the veterans among your Peschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Peschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peschan in 1978 was 78, and 96 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschan 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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