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Pickus Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Pikus . Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Ukrainian or Slovak Pikus .

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


Similar surnames: Pinkus, Pick, Pickel, Pinkas, Pincus, Picker, Minkus, Pinks, Ickes

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Where is the Pickus family from?

You can see how Pickus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pickus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pickus families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pickus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pickus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pickus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pickus. 100% of Pickus 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pickus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickus 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Pickus. 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 167 military records available for the last name Pickus. For the veterans among your Pickus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pickus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pickus in 1955 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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