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Peckes Family History

Peckes 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: Perkes, Eckes, Beckes, Meckes, Picker, Peck, Ecker, Packer, Decker

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Where is the Peckes family from?

You can see how Peckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peckes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Peckes families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peckes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckes 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 93 census records available for the last name Peckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckes 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Peckes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peckes. For the veterans among your Peckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Peckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peckes in 1982 was 84, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckes 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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