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Peschon Family History

Peschon 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: Pichon, Pesch, Eschen, Peschel, Peschke, Deshon, Schon, Pechin

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Where is the Peschon family from?

You can see how Peschon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Peschon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Peschon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peschon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peschon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peschon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peschon. 75% of Peschon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Peschon women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Peschon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Peschon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Peschon. 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 34 military records available for the last name Peschon. For the veterans among your Peschon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Peschon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Peschon in 1960 was 48, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschon 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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