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Picheny Family History

Picheny 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: Pichon, Richey, Eichen, Picken, Richens, Piche, Pickens, Tacheny

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Where is the Picheny family from?

You can see how Picheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picheny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Picheny family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Picheny's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Picheny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picheny 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 27 census records available for the last name Picheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picheny 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Picheny. 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 33 military records available for the last name Picheny. For the veterans among your Picheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picheny lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Picheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Picheny in 1950 was 43, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Picheny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picheny 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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