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Peckworth Family History

Peckworth 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: Beckworth, Weckwerth, Duckworth, Pebworth, Hackworth, Hepworth

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Where is the Peckworth family from?

You can see how Peckworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peckworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peckworth family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peckworth's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Peckworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckworth 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 Peckworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peckworth. 100% of Peckworth women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Peckworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Peckworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckworth 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Peckworth. 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 56 military records available for the last name Peckworth. For the veterans among your Peckworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Peckworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Peckworth in 1965 was 95, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peckworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peckworth 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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