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Pecker Family History

Pecker Surname Meaning

from Middle English pek(ke) + -er for someone who made sold or used vessels measuring a peck; see Peck.

possibly from a derivative of Middle English pekken ‘to peck snap up’ perhaps used for someone of acquisitive habits.

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


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Where is the Pecker family from?

You can see how Pecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Pecker families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pecker families in 1891.
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What did your Pecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pecker. 100% of Pecker 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Pecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecker 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pecker. 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 744 military records available for the last name Pecker. For the veterans among your Pecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pecker in 1959 was 37, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecker 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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