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Pechin Family History

Pechin Surname Meaning

French (also Péchin): nickname from regional French pechin/péchin ‘small puny’.

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


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Where is the Pechin family from?

You can see how Pechin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pechin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pechin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pechin families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pechin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pechin families in 1891.
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What did your Pechin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pechin. 25% of Pechin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pechin women worked as a Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Common Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pechin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pechin 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Pechin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 421 military records available for the last name Pechin. For the veterans among your Pechin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pechin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pechin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pechin in 1962 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pechin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pechin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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