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Pecek Family History

Pecek Surname 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, Petek, Pacek, Peek, Pesek, Pencek, Beck, Peter, Heck, Peel

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Where is the Pecek family from?

You can see how Pecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pecek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pecek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pecek. 100% of Pecek men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Pecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecek 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Pecek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 101 military records available for the last name Pecek. For the veterans among your Pecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pecek in 1960 was 48, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pecek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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