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Origins of the Pickens surname

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About the Pickenses

We have a total number of 1471 records for people with the last name Pickens.

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Where do most Pickenses live?

In 1921, most Pickenses lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Pickenses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 554 records for the Pickens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Pickenses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Pickenses.

What are the most common Pickens first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Pickens family members

Common jobs for Pickenses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Pickenses in 1921
Dressmaker

7

General Servant Domestic

4

Dress Maker

2

Dressmaker And Nurse

2

Farm Hands

2

Common Male occupations for Pickenses in 1921
Farm Hands

48

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

27

General Farmers

25

Tinsmiths

16

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

12

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