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Pickerd Family History

Pickerd 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, Pickard, Pickert, Rickerd, Dicker, Bicker, Packard, Vicker

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Where is the Pickerd family from?

You can see how Pickerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickerd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Pickerd families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pickerd's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Pickerd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pickerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickerd. 24% of Pickerd men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pickerd women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickerd were Farm Laborer and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Pickerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pickerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickerd 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pickerd. 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 227 military records available for the last name Pickerd. For the veterans among your Pickerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickerd lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pickerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pickerd in 1967 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickerd 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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