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Peckhorn Family History

Peckhorn 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: Eichhorn, Pecore, Pichon, Pickford, Beckford, Eckhoff, Einhorn

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Where is the Peckhorn family from?

You can see how Peckhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckhorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Peckhorn families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckhorn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peckhorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Peckhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckhorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peckhorn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peckhorn. For the veterans among your Peckhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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