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Pecha Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Petr (see Peter ).

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


Similar surnames: Pecht, Pech, Picha, Reha, Piche, Pach, Mecca, Cech, Pecka, Pecchia

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Where is the Pecha family from?

You can see how Pecha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pecha family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pecha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecha. 30% of Pecha men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Pecha women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecha were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pecha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecha 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Pecha. 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 482 military records available for the last name Pecha. For the veterans among your Pecha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecha lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pecha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pecha in 1949 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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