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Pickrell Name Meaning

English: variant of Pickerill .

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


Similar surnames: Pickrel, Pickerell, Nickell, Bicknell, Pickerel, Becknell, Pickeral

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Where is the Pickrell family from?

You can see how Pickrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Pickrell families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pickrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pickrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pickrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pickrell. 50% of Pickrell men worked as a Plumber and 86% of Pickrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickrell were Bus Conductor and Shorthand Typist. .

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Bus Conductor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Pickrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickrell 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Pickrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pickrell. For the veterans among your Pickrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickrell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pickrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pickrell in 1954 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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