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Peckitt Family History

Peckitt Surname Meaning

see Peckett.

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


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Where is the Peckitt family from?

You can see how Peckitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Peckitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Peckitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peckitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peckitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckitt 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 Peckitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peckitt. 100% of Peckitt men worked as a Gardener and 95% of Peckitt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Peckitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peckitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckitt 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Peckitt. 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 160 military records available for the last name Peckitt. For the veterans among your Peckitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Peckitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peckitt in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckitt 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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