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Petchen Family History

Petchen 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: Patchen, Ketchen, Letcher, Pitcher, Hitchen, Eichen, Kitchen, Ketcher

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Where is the Petchen family from?

You can see how Petchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Petchen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Petchen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Petchen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Petchen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Petchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Petchen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Petchen. For the veterans among your Petchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Petchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petchen in 1967 was 65, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchen 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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