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Pekich Family History

Pekich 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: Perich, Polich, Pech, Pich, Eich, Belich, Pesch, Reich, Yelich

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Where is the Pekich family from?

You can see how Pekich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pekich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pekich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pekich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pekich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekich 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 Pekich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pekich. 25% of Pekich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pekich women worked as a House Work.

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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
    25%
  • Superintendent
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Pekich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Pekich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekich 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Pekich. 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 148 military records available for the last name Pekich. For the veterans among your Pekich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pekich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pekich in 1964 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pekich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekich 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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