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Pachnick Family History

Pachnick 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: Schnick, Machnik, Muchnick, Machnicki, Patrick, Schlick, Schrick

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Where is the Pachnick family from?

You can see how Pachnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pachnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pachnick family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Pachnick's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Pachnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pachnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pachnick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pachnick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Pachnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pachnick 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pachnick. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pachnick. For the veterans among your Pachnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pachnick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Pachnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pachnick in 1970 was 67, and 84 in 1991.

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