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Pickeral Family History

Pickeral Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pickerill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pickeral family from?

You can see how Pickeral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickeral family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickeral families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pickeral families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pickeral's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pickeral families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickeral 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 Pickeral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickeral. 33% of Pickeral men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Pickeral women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickeral were Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Pickeral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pickeral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickeral 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pickeral. 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 405 military records available for the last name Pickeral. For the veterans among your Pickeral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickeral lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pickeral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pickeral in 1954 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickeral 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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