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Picture Family History

Picture 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: Pitre, Picker, Pinter, Victor, Pickard, Pitera, Couture, Virtue

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Where is the Picture family from?

You can see how Picture families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picture family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Picture families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Picture families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Picture's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Picture families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picture 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 183 census records available for the last name Picture. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picture 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Picture. 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 141 military records available for the last name Picture. For the veterans among your Picture ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picture lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Picture life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Picture in 1973 was 85, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picture 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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