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Pichney Family History

Pichney 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: Pickney, Richley, Richey, Pichler, Lachney, Pinckney, Pitney, Richner

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Where is the Pichney family from?

You can see how Pichney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pichney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pichney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pichney family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Pichney's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pichney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pichney 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 Pichney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pichney. 50% of Pichney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Box Maker
    50%

What Pichney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Pichney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pichney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pichney. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pichney. For the veterans among your Pichney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pichney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Pichney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pichney in 1966 was 74, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pichney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pichney 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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