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Pecan Family History

Pecan 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: Pean, Pelan, Pan, Bean, Dean, Peck, Pepin, Pecci, Pech, Pear

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Where is the Pecan family from?

You can see how Pecan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Pecan families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Pecan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pecan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Pecan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pecan. 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 226 military records available for the last name Pecan. For the veterans among your Pecan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pecan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pecan in 1950 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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