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Pichey Family History

Pichey 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: Richey, Piche, Picker, Pilley, Pickel, Pitcher, Richer, Poche, Michel

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Where is the Pichey family from?

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

What did your Pichey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Pichey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pichey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pichey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pichey. For the veterans among your Pichey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pichey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pichey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pichey in 1961 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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