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Pecke Family History

Pecke 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: Peck, Hecke, Pecka, Peake, Peeke, Mecke, Ecke, Beck, Pike, Cocke

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Where is the Pecke family from?

You can see how Pecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Pecke families living in Devon. This was about 89% of all the recorded Pecke's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecke 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 Pecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pecke. 100% of Pecke men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Pecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Pecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecke 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Pecke. 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 79 military records available for the last name Pecke. For the veterans among your Pecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Pecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pecke in 1965 was 81, and 72 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecke 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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