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Pecalow Family History

Pecalow 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: Peplow, Pellow, Perlow, Peglow, Callow, Pelayo, Clow, Bellow, Cahow

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Where is the Pecalow family from?

You can see how Pecalow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecalow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pecalow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecalow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pecalow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecalow 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 14 census records available for the last name Pecalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecalow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pecalow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pecalow. For the veterans among your Pecalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecalow lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Pecalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pecalow in 1981 was 65, and 68 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecalow 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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