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Pedicord Family History

Pedicord 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: Peddicord, Record, Bodiford, Ledford, Pecore, Picard, Reliford

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Where is the Pedicord family from?

You can see how Pedicord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedicord family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedicord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Pedicord families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pedicord's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pedicord families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedicord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedicord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pedicord. 38% of Pedicord men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pedicord women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Pedicord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pedicord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedicord 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pedicord. 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 177 military records available for the last name Pedicord. For the veterans among your Pedicord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedicord lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pedicord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pedicord in 1960 was 51, and 97 in 2004.

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