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Peckerar Family History

Peckerar 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: Pickeral, Picker, Ecker, Packer, Decker, Necker, Recker, Becker

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Where is the Peckerar family from?

You can see how Peckerar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckerar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peckerar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckerar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peckerar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckerar 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 16 census records available for the last name Peckerar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckerar 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peckerar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Peckerar. For the veterans among your Peckerar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckerar lifespan?

Average Peckerar life expectancy in 1981 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckerar 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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