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Peckin Family History

Peckin 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: Peskin, Perkin, Pechin, Peck, Pepin, Pecci, Picken, Pecina, Elkin

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Where is the Peckin family from?

You can see how Peckin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peckin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Peckin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Peckin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Peckin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckin 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 Peckin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pension and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peckin. 100% of Peckin men worked as an Old Age Pension and 43% of Peckin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Old Age Pension
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Sewing Machinist
    29%
  • Old Age Pension
    29%

What Peckin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Peckin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckin 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Peckin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Peckin. For the veterans among your Peckin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckin lifespan?

Average Peckin life expectancy in 1968 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckin 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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