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Peckar Family History

Peckar Surname Meaning

see Pecker.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peckar family from?

You can see how Peckar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peckar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Peckar family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Peckar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Peckar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckar 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Peckar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Peckar. For the veterans among your Peckar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Peckar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peckar in 1967 was 64, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckar 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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