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Pickenton Family History

Pickenton 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: Pilkenton, Pinkerton, Bickerton, Dickenson, Pilkerton, Pilkinton

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Where is the Pickenton family from?

You can see how Pickenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickenton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pickenton family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pickenton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pickenton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickenton 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 34 census records available for the last name Pickenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickenton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pickenton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pickenton. For the veterans among your Pickenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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