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Pecox Family History

Pecox 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: Hecox, Pecor, Pecot, Peck, Pecci, Pech, Pico, Pero, Pecore, Picon

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Where is the Pecox family from?

You can see how Pecox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecox family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pecox family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecox's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Pecox families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pecox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecox 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pecox. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pecox. For the veterans among your Pecox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecox lifespan?

Average Pecox life expectancy in 1989 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecox 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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