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Pechauer Family History

Pechauer 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: Schauer, Petschauer, Pecher, Pechacek, Becher, Neubauer, Scheuer

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Where is the Pechauer family from?

You can see how Pechauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pechauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pechauer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pechauer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pechauer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechauer 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 Pechauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pechauer. 60% of Pechauer men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Cabinet Maker
    40%

What Pechauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Pechauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechauer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pechauer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pechauer. For the veterans among your Pechauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechauer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Pechauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pechauer in 1970 was 66, and 38 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechauer 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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