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Pickhard Family History

Pickhard 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: Pickard, Pickhardt, Packard, Picard, Spickard, Pickford, Pinkard

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Where is the Pickhard family from?

You can see how Pickhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pickhard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 12 Pickhard families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pickhard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pickhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pickhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pickhard. 43% of Pickhard men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pickhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickhard 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Pickhard. 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 103 military records available for the last name Pickhard. For the veterans among your Pickhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickhard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Pickhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pickhard in 1966 was 81, and 71 in 1997.

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