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Picus Family History

Picus 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: Pincus, Pikus, Pickus, Dicus, Pick, Pico, Prus, Pich, Picon, Pins

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Where is the Picus family from?

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

In 1940, Painter and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Picus. 30% of Picus men worked as a Painter and 60% of Picus women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Picus were Tailor and Entertainer.

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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

  • Painter
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    60%
  • Entertainer
    40%

What Picus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Picus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picus 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Picus. 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 107 military records available for the last name Picus. For the veterans among your Picus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Picus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Picus in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Picus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picus 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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