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Pechanec Family History

Pechanec 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: Mechanic, Pechacek, Dechant, Lechner, Lehane, Chaney, Pecha, Rechner

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Where is the Pechanec family from?

You can see how Pechanec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechanec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pechanec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pechanec families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pechanec's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pechanec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pechanec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pechanec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Pechanec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Pechanec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechanec 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Pechanec. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pechanec. For the veterans among your Pechanec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechanec lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pechanec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pechanec in 1965 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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