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Picos Family History

Picos Surname Meaning

Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician: plural form of Pico.

As a habitational name, it may be from Picos in Braga and Ilha da Madeira districts in Portugal.

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


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You can see how Picos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Picos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Picos family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Picos's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Picos families in 1911.
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There are 403 census records available for the last name Picos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picos 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Picos. 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 47 military records available for the last name Picos. For the veterans among your Picos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Picos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Picos in 1960 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

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