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Pechenick Family History

Pechenick 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: Chernick, Schnick, Chesnick, Pernick, Mechanic, Muchnick, Penick

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Where is the Pechenick family from?

You can see how Pechenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechenick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pechenick family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechenick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pechenick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechenick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pechenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Pechenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechenick 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pechenick. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pechenick. For the veterans among your Pechenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechenick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pechenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pechenick in 1954 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechenick 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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