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Pecter Family History

Pecter 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: Peter, Pester, Petter, Pecher, Pelter, Specter, Porter, Hector

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Where is the Pecter family from?

You can see how Pecter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pecter families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Pecter families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecter's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pecter families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Pecter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecter 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 Pecter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pecter. For the veterans among your Pecter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecter 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 Pecter

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