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Pickus Family History

Pickus Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Pikus. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Ukrainian or Slovak Pikus.

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


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Where is the Pickus family from?

You can see how Pickus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pickus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Pickus families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pickus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pickus families in 1911.
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What did your Pickus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickus. 22% of Pickus men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Pickus women worked as a Floor Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickus were Operator and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pickus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickus 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Pickus. 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 167 military records available for the last name Pickus. For the veterans among your Pickus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pickus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pickus in 1955 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pickus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pickus 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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