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Petschen Family History

Petschen 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: Petsche, Eschen, Peschel, Kerschen, Leuschen, Eischen, Petsch

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Where is the Petschen family from?

You can see how Petschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petschen families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petschen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Petschen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petschen 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 Petschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petschen. 100% of Petschen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Petschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Petschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Petschen. 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 Petschen. For the veterans among your Petschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Petschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Petschen in 1967 was 72, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschen 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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