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Pachay Family History

Pachay Name 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: Pacha, Bachar, Pach, Lachat, Machak, Macha, Hachey, Bacha, Zachar

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Where is the Pachay family from?

You can see how Pachay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pachay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pachay families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pachay's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pachay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pachay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pachay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pachay. 100% of Pachay 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pachay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pachay 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Pachay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Pachay. For the veterans among your Pachay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pachay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pachay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pachay in 1964 was 75, and 26 in 2004.

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