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Peychaud Family History

Peychaud 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: Pelchat, Pecha, Bechard, Reichard, Persaud, Pechous, Painchaud

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Where is the Peychaud family from?

You can see how Peychaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peychaud family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peychaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peychaud family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peychaud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Peychaud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peychaud 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 126 census records available for the last name Peychaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peychaud 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 Peychaud. 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 41 military records available for the last name Peychaud. For the veterans among your Peychaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peychaud lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Peychaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peychaud in 1984 was 76, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peychaud 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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