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Peckley Family History

Peckley 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: Beckley, Reckley, Eckley, Meckley, Yeckley, Buckley, Mackley

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Where is the Peckley family from?

You can see how Peckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peckley family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peckley's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Peckley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckley 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 89 census records available for the last name Peckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Peckley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peckley. For the veterans among your Peckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peckley

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