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Picow Family History

Picow 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: Pico, Picon, Picot, Picou, Pick, Pino, Pich, Pichon, Fico, Pica

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Where is the Picow family from?

You can see how Picow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Picow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Picow families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Picow's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Picow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Picow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Picow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Picow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picow 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Picow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Picow. For the veterans among your Picow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Picow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Picow in 1969 was 54, and 90 in 1999.

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