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Pechal Family History

Pechal 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: Pecha, Prchal, Pech, Pehl, Pelchat, Perham, Peschel, Pelham, Peckham

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Where is the Pechal family from?

You can see how Pechal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pechal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pechal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pechal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechal 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 Pechal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pechal. 53% of Pechal men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Metal Miner
    12%

What Pechal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Pechal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechal 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Pechal. 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 147 military records available for the last name Pechal. For the veterans among your Pechal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pechal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pechal in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechal 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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