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Pekcett Family History

Pekcett 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: Pellett, Perrett, Pettett, Perkett, Privett, Prescott, Beckett

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Where is the Pekcett family from?

You can see how Pekcett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekcett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekcett family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekcett's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Pekcett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Pekcett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekcett 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 Pekcett. 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 Pekcett. For the veterans among your Pekcett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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