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Peckels Family History

Peckels 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: Eckels, Pickel, Seckel, Perkes, Nuckels, Heckel, Meckel, Reckers

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Where is the Peckels family from?

You can see how Peckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Peckels families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peckels's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Peckels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckels 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 Peckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peckels. 100% of Peckels men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Peckels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Peckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckels 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Peckels. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peckels. For the veterans among your Peckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Peckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peckels in 1962 was 46, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peckels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckels 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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