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Peckus Family History

Peckus 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: Petkus, Pickus, Peck, Backus, Petrus, Perkes, Beckum, Pickup, Mickus

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Where is the Peckus family from?

You can see how Peckus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peckus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peckus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peckus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckus 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 41 census records available for the last name Peckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peckus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Peckus. For the veterans among your Peckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Peckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peckus in 1976 was 73, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckus 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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