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Peschard Family History

Peschard 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: Bechard, Reichard, Pushard, Echard, Prichard, Orchard, Packard

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Where is the Peschard family from?

You can see how Peschard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peschard family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peschard's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Peschard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschard 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 57 census records available for the last name Peschard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschard 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Peschard. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peschard. For the veterans among your Peschard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Peschard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Peschard in 1975 was 99, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschard 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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