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Pickham Family History

Pickham 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: Wickham, Bickham, Packham, Peckham, Pinkham, Kirkham, Dockham

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Where is the Pickham family from?

You can see how Pickham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Pickham families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pickham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pickham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pickham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickham. 23% of Pickham men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Pickham women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickham were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pickham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickham 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Pickham. 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 111 military records available for the last name Pickham. For the veterans among your Pickham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pickham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pickham in 1971 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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