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Pichet Family History

Pichet 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: Picht, Piche, Picker, Licht, Pickel, Pitcher, Richer, Poche, Michel

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Where is the Pichet family from?

You can see how Pichet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pichet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pichet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pichet family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pichet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pichet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pichet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pichet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pichet. 43% of Pichet 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
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pichet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pichet 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Pichet. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pichet. For the veterans among your Pichet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pichet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Pichet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pichet in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 1979.

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