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Peckoff Family History

Peckoff 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: Eckhoff, Wyckoff, Petroff, Perloff, Rockoff, Peck, Perko, Neuhoff

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Where is the Peckoff family from?

You can see how Peckoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peckoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peckoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckoff 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 59 census records available for the last name Peckoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peckoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peckoff. For the veterans among your Peckoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Peckoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peckoff in 1968 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckoff 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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