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Pekora Family History

Pekora 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: Pecora, Pokora, Pecore, Sikora, Pesola, Pera, Skora, Petra, Perera

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Where is the Pekora family from?

You can see how Pekora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekora family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pekora's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Pekora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pekora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekora 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pekora. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pekora. For the veterans among your Pekora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekora lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pekora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pekora in 1967 was 91, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekora 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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