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Petchal Family History

Petchal 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: Pelchat, Pecha, Ketcham, Peschel, Panchal, Prchal, Petch, Paschal

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Petchal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petchal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Petchal. For the veterans among your Petchal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchal lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Petchal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petchal in 1977 was 57, and 66 in 1986.

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