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Pickrel Family History

Pickrel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pickerell.

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


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Where is the Pickrel family from?

You can see how Pickrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickrel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pickrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Pickrel families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pickrel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pickrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickrel 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 Pickrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickrel. 21% of Pickrel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pickrel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickrel were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Pickrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pickrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickrel 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Pickrel. 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 458 military records available for the last name Pickrel. For the veterans among your Pickrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickrel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pickrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pickrel in 1961 was 29, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pickrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickrel 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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