Hello,
I'm also looking for information as my great great grandfather was Philippus Pekaar, his son named himself Pikaart as he believes that sounds more American.
I've found the following information:
First Name: Leendert
Last Name: Pikaart
Ethnicity: Holland
Last Place of Residence: Outtorp
Date of Arrival: Oct 29, 1899
Age at Arrival: 34y Gender: M Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Rotterdam
Port of Departure: Rotterdam
Manifest Line Number: 0027
I've this information from this website:
http://www.ellisisland.orgSee also the attached document.
Yours,
Hubèrt Westdorp