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Pecks Family History

Pecks Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peck, Becks, Peeks, Peaks, Pecka, Perks, Beck, Heck, Pick, Pecci

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Where is the Pecks family from?

You can see how Pecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pecks families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Pecks family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pecks's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Pecks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecks. 35% of Pecks men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Pecks women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecks were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Helper
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecks 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Pecks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 469 military records available for the last name Pecks. For the veterans among your Pecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Pecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pecks in 1966 was 82, and 81 in 1999.

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