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Peckosh Family History

Peckosh 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: Peck, Pech, Perko, Prakash, Pecore, Penrose, Perkes, Pedrosa, Pinkos

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Where is the Peckosh family from?

You can see how Peckosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckosh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peckosh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckosh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Peckosh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckosh 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 98 census records available for the last name Peckosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckosh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peckosh. 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 39 military records available for the last name Peckosh. For the veterans among your Peckosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckosh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Peckosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peckosh in 1953 was 47, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckosh 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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