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Peckman Family History

Peckman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Peckmann:: Low German variant of Pechmann an elaborated form of Pech. variant of Beckmann.

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


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Where is the Peckman family from?

You can see how Peckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Peckman families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Peckman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Peckman families in 1911.
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What did your Peckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peckman. 28% of Peckman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Peckman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peckman were Salesman and Bookeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Bookeeper
    15%

What Peckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckman 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Peckman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Peckman. For the veterans among your Peckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Peckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peckman in 1944 was 20, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckman 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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