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Pickerall Family History

Pickerall 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: Pickerill, Pickeral, Pickerell, Pickell, Pickerel, Pickrell, Picker

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Where is the Pickerall family from?

You can see how Pickerall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickerall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickerall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pickerall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pickerall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pickerall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickerall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pickerall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pickerall. 100% of Pickerall men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Pickerall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickerall 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pickerall. 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 50 military records available for the last name Pickerall. For the veterans among your Pickerall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickerall lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pickerall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pickerall in 1951 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

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