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Peckumn Family History

Peckumn 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: Beckum, Peckman, Peck, Packman, Speckman, Picken, Beckman, Pickup

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Where is the Peckumn family from?

You can see how Peckumn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckumn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peckumn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckumn's in USA. California had the highest population of Peckumn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Peckumn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckumn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peckumn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Peckumn. For the veterans among your Peckumn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckumn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Peckumn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Peckumn in 1970 was 93, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckumn 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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