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Pector Family History

Pector 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: Hector, Rector, Spector, Pectol, Ector, Pecor, Peter, Pastor, Nestor

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Where is the Pector family from?

You can see how Pector families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pector family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pector families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pector family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pector's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pector families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pector 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 Pector ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pector. 47% of Pector men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Pector family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Pector. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pector 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Pector. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pector. For the veterans among your Pector ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pector lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pector life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pector in 1959 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pector

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pector 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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