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Pechak Family History

Pechak 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: Pecha, Peck, Pech, Peak, Demchak, Machak, Pelchat, Perham, Pelak

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Where is the Pechak family from?

You can see how Pechak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pechak family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pechak's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Pechak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pechak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Pechak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechak 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 Pechak. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pechak. For the veterans among your Pechak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Pechak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pechak in 1970 was 87, and 68 in 1996.

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