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Pekny Family History

Pekny 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: Penny, Penna, Penn, Percy, Denny, Kenny, Perry, Cerny, Peng, Perna

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Where is the Pekny family from?

You can see how Pekny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pekny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pekny families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pekny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pekny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekny 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 Pekny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pekny. 63% of Pekny men worked as a Farming and 100% of Pekny women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farming
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pekny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Pekny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekny 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pekny. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pekny. For the veterans among your Pekny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekny lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pekny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pekny in 1950 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekny 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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