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Pechmann Family History

Pechmann 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: Pechman, Ehmann, Lehmann, Lachmann, Rehmann, Buchmann, Heckmann

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Where is the Pechmann family from?

You can see how Pechmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pechmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pechmann families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pechmann's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pechmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechmann 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 Pechmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pechmann. 100% of Pechmann men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Pechmann women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pechmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Pechmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechmann 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Pechmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pechmann. For the veterans among your Pechmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pechmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pechmann in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechmann 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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