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Peckman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Peckmann:: Low German variant of Pechmann an elaborated form of Pech . variant of Beckmann .

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


Similar surnames: Speckman, Pechman, Beckman, Weckman, Tackman, Deckman, Packman

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Where is the Peckman family from?

You can see how Peckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Peckman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Peckman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Peckman families in 1891.
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What did your Peckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peckman. 60% of Peckman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckman 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Peckman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Peckman. For the veterans among your Peckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Peckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peckman in 1944 was 20, and 75 in 2004.

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