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Peckenpaugh Family History

Peckenpaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Beckenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peckenpaugh family from?

You can see how Peckenpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckenpaugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckenpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Peckenpaugh family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckenpaugh's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Peckenpaugh families in 1871.
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What did your Peckenpaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peckenpaugh. 34% of Peckenpaugh men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Peckenpaugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peckenpaugh were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peckenpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckenpaugh 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Peckenpaugh. 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 515 military records available for the last name Peckenpaugh. For the veterans among your Peckenpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckenpaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peckenpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peckenpaugh in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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