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Pecotte Family History

Pecotte 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: Pelotte, Picotte, Becotte, Pecore, Decoste, Demotte, Leconte, Decorte

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Where is the Pecotte family from?

You can see how Pecotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pecotte families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecotte's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Pecotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecotte 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 Pecotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pecotte. 100% of Pecotte women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pecotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Pecotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecotte 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pecotte. 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 89 military records available for the last name Pecotte. For the veterans among your Pecotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecotte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pecotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pecotte in 1965 was 87, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecotte 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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