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Peckenham Family History

Peckenham 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: Peckham, Cockerham, Packham, Beckham, Wickerham, Wickham, Wakeham

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Where is the Peckenham family from?

You can see how Peckenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckenham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckenham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peckenham family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckenham's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Peckenham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Peckenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckenham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Peckenham. 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 14 military records available for the last name Peckenham. For the veterans among your Peckenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckenham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Peckenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peckenham in 1971 was 64, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckenham 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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