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Pescod Family History

Pescod Surname Meaning

see Peasgood.

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


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Where is the Pescod family from?

You can see how Pescod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescod family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Pescod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Pescod families living in Sussex. This was about 12% of all the recorded Pescod's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pescod families in 1891.
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What did your Pescod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pescod. 34% of Pescod men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Pescod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pescod were House Painter and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Timber Porter At Docks
    23%
  • House Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pescod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescod 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Pescod. 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 329 military records available for the last name Pescod. For the veterans among your Pescod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescod lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Pescod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pescod in 1980 was 88, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescod 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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