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Pechena Family History

Pechena 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: Pecina, Pecha, Pecher, Bechen, Dechene, Pechin, Schena, Schenk, Chen

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Where is the Pechena family from?

You can see how Pechena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pechena family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pechena's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pechena families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Pechena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechena 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pechena. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pechena. For the veterans among your Pechena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechena lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Pechena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pechena in 1967 was 84, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechena 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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