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Peckinpaugh Family History

Peckinpaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Beckenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peckinpaugh family from?

You can see how Peckinpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckinpaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckinpaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Peckinpaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Peckinpaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peckinpaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Peckinpaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peckinpaugh. 23% of Peckinpaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Peckinpaugh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peckinpaugh were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Peckinpaugh. 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 461 military records available for the last name Peckinpaugh. For the veterans among your Peckinpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckinpaugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peckinpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peckinpaugh in 1960 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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