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Peka Family History

Peka 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: Pera, Pena, Pelka, Pesa, Penka, Pyka, Pecka, Peska, Meka, Pea

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Where is the Peka family from?

You can see how Peka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Peka families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Peka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peka 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 Peka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peka. 59% of Peka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Peka women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peka were Farming and Bar Maid.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Bar Maid
    50%

What Peka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peka 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Peka. 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 185 military records available for the last name Peka. For the veterans among your Peka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Peka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peka in 1963 was 79, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peka 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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