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Peckford Family History

Peckford 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: Pickford, Beckford, Eckford, Bickford, Seekford, Rockford, Packard

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Where is the Peckford family from?

You can see how Peckford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Peckford families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peckford's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Peckford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peckford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peckford. 100% of Peckford 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Peckford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckford 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Peckford. 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 21 military records available for the last name Peckford. For the veterans among your Peckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckford lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Peckford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peckford in 1984 was 85, and 88 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peckford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckford 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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