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Peckis Family History

Peckis 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, Pecci, Pettis, Leckie, Perkes, Perkins, Peskin, Perris, Peris

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Where is the Peckis family from?

You can see how Peckis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peckis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peckis family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peckis's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Peckis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peckis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peckis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Enameler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peckis. 100% of Peckis women worked as an Enameler. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Enameler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Peckis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peckis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Peckis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Peckis. For the veterans among your Peckis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peckis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Peckis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peckis in 1974 was 93, and 93 in 2002.

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