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Pickren Family History

Pickren Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Pickering.

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


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Where is the Pickren family from?

You can see how Pickren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pickren family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pickren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pickren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickren 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 Pickren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickren. 32% of Pickren men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pickren women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickren were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Pickren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pickren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickren 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pickren. 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 537 military records available for the last name Pickren. For the veterans among your Pickren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickren lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pickren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pickren in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickren 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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