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Peckardt Family History

Peckardt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eckardt, Packard, Pickard, Reckard, Reckart, Pickhardt, Pickart

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Where is the Peckardt family from?

You can see how Peckardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Peckardt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peckardt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Peckardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckardt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peckardt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peckardt. For the veterans among your Peckardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckardt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Peckardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peckardt in 1968 was 92, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckardt 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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