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Pickem Family History

Pickem 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: Picker, Pickel, Picken, Pike, Dicker, Bicker, Pick, Vicker, Packer

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Where is the Pickem family from?

You can see how Pickem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pickem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pickem family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pickem's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pickem families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickem 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 120 census records available for the last name Pickem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickem 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pickem. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pickem. For the veterans among your Pickem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Pickem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pickem in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickem 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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