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Pych Family History

Pych 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: Pech, Pach, Pich, Poch, Puch, Zych, Lynch, Rich, Bach, Peck

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Where is the Pych family from?

You can see how Pych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pych family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pych families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pych families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pych's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pych. 28% of Pych men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pych women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Dyer
    19%
  • Coal Loader
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Pych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pych 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pych. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pych. For the veterans among your Pych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pych lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pych in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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