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Pickands Family History

Pickands 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: Pickard, Pickens, Rickards, Packard, Picken, Picard, Spickard

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Where is the Pickands family from?

You can see how Pickands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickands family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pickands family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pickands's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pickands families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickands 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 86 census records available for the last name Pickands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickands 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pickands. 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 Pickands. For the veterans among your Pickands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickands lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pickands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pickands in 1968 was 71, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickands 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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