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Peckmann Family History

Peckmann 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: Heckmann, Peckman, Eckmann, Beckmann, Speckmann, Packman, Speckman

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Where is the Peckmann family from?

You can see how Peckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Peckmann families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Peckmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peckmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckmann 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 168 census records available for the last name Peckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckmann 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Peckmann. 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 85 military records available for the last name Peckmann. For the veterans among your Peckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Peckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Peckmann in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckmann 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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