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Peckette Family History

Peckette 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: Beckett, Pichette, Puckett, Pickett, Packett, Perkett, Hackett

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Where is the Peckette family from?

You can see how Peckette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peckette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Peckette families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peckette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peckette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckette 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 39 census records available for the last name Peckette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckette 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peckette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peckette. For the veterans among your Peckette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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