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Pechenik Family History

Pechenik 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: Schenk, Phenix, Pecher, Machnik, Bochenek, Mechanic, Bechen, Pechacek

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Where is the Pechenik family from?

You can see how Pechenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pechenik family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pechenik's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Pechenik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Pechenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechenik 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Pechenik. 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 40 military records available for the last name Pechenik. For the veterans among your Pechenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechenik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pechenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pechenik in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechenik 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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