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Pickell Family History

Pickell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dutch and Jewish Pickel.

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


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Where is the Pickell family from?

You can see how Pickell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 64 Pickell families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pickell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pickell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickell 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 Pickell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pickell. 58% of Pickell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Pickell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pickell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickell 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Pickell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pickell. For the veterans among your Pickell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pickell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pickell in 1944 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pickell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickell 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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