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Pecyna Family History

Pecyna 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: Pecina, Pacyna, Penna, Perna, Pena, Pecha, Pecora, Perona, Pacana

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Where is the Pecyna family from?

You can see how Pecyna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecyna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pecyna families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecyna's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pecyna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecyna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecyna ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Pecyna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecyna 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pecyna. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pecyna. For the veterans among your Pecyna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecyna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pecyna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pecyna in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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