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Pecor Family History

Pecor Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Pecore.

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


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Where is the Pecor family from?

You can see how Pecor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pecor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Pecor families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Pecor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pecor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pecor. 100% of Pecor men worked as a Machinist.

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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 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pecor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecor 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Pecor. 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 772 military records available for the last name Pecor. For the veterans among your Pecor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecor lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pecor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Pecor in 1958 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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