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Peckersgill Family History

Peckersgill 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: Pickerill, Pettengill, Pickerell, Cockerill, Eckersley, Pickering

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Where is the Peckersgill family from?

You can see how Peckersgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckersgill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peckersgill family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peckersgill's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Peckersgill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckersgill 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 Peckersgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peckersgill. 100% of Peckersgill women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Peckersgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckersgill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peckersgill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peckersgill. For the veterans among your Peckersgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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