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Peschen Family History

Peschen 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: Eschen, Peschel, Paschen, Eichen, Hoeschen, Pesch, Peachey, Boschen

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Where is the Peschen family from?

You can see how Peschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peschen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peschen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peschen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschen 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 74 census records available for the last name Peschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Peschen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Peschen. For the veterans among your Peschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Peschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peschen in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschen 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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