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Peacook Family History

Peacook 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: Peacock, Peaco, Heacock, Leacock, De Cook, Peck, Cook, Pack, Deacon

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Where is the Peacook family from?

You can see how Peacook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peacook family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peacook families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Peacook families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peacook's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Peacook families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peacook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Peacook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peacook 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Peacook. 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 49 military records available for the last name Peacook. For the veterans among your Peacook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peacook lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Peacook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peacook in 1983 was 47, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peacook 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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