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Peckert Family History

Peckert 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: Beckert, Heckert, Eckert, Deckert, Peikert, Ueckert, Pickert, Picker

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Where is the Peckert family from?

You can see how Peckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peckert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peckert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peckert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Peckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckert 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Peckert. 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 46 military records available for the last name Peckert. For the veterans among your Peckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Peckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peckert in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckert 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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