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Pickton Family History

Pickton Surname Meaning

see Picton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pickton family from?

You can see how Pickton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pickton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Pickton families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pickton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pickton families in 1891.
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What did your Pickton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pickton. 50% of Pickton men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Pickton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickton were Farm Tractor Driver and Machinist Shirt Factory.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Farm Tractor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shop Assistant
    7%
  • Typist
    5%
  • Machinist Shirt Factory
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pickton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickton 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Pickton. 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 227 military records available for the last name Pickton. For the veterans among your Pickton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pickton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pickton in 1964 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickton 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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