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Peckerman Family History

Peckerman 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: Heckerman, Eckerman, Beckerman, Ackerman, Ockerman, Spickerman

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Where is the Peckerman family from?

You can see how Peckerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peckerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Peckerman families living in Cheshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Peckerman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Peckerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckerman 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 Peckerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peckerman. 63% of Peckerman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Peckerman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peckerman were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    63%
  • Contractor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Peckerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Peckerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckerman 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Peckerman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Peckerman. For the veterans among your Peckerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peckerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peckerman in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckerman 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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