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Pekaar Family History

Pekaar 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: Pekar, Pear, Paar, Skaar, Pekala, Bear, Peter, Haar, Dear, Akbar

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pekaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekaar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pekaar. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pekaar. For the veterans among your Pekaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekaar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pekaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pekaar in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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