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Pechman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Pechmann: occupational name for someone who prepared sold or used pitch (see Pech ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peckman, Speckman, Zechman, Parchman, Peerman, Beckman, Teachman

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Where is the Pechman family from?

You can see how Pechman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pechman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pechman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pechman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pechman families in 1880.
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What did your Pechman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pechman. 25% of Pechman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Pechman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pechman were Proprietor and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pechman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechman 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Pechman. 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 215 military records available for the last name Pechman. For the veterans among your Pechman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pechman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pechman in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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