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Pickron Name Meaning

English: altered form of Pickering .

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


Similar surnames: Pickren, Buckson, Nickson, Pidgeon, Picken, Hickman, Dickerson

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Where is the Pickron family from?

You can see how Pickron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pickron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pickron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Pickron families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pickron's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Pickron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pickron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pickron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pickron. 53% of Pickron men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pickron women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pickron were Pulp Wood Cutter and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Pulp Wood Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pickron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pickron 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pickron. 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 366 military records available for the last name Pickron. For the veterans among your Pickron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pickron lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pickron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pickron in 1963 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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