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Petchar Family History

Petchar 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: Letcher, Pitcher, Ketcher, Pelchat, Pecha, Ketcham, Pecher, Pletcher

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Petchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Petchar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Petchar. For the veterans among your Petchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchar lifespan?

Average Petchar life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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