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Peces Family History

Peces 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: Peres, Peter, Peel, Peck, Lees, Pecci, Pech, Hees, Petek, Pace

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What did your Peces ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peces. 100% of Peces men worked as a Shoe Worker and 50% of Peces women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Peces. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peces 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Peces. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peces. For the veterans among your Peces ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peces lifespan?

Average Peces life expectancy in 1992 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peces 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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