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Pekosz Family History

Pekosz 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: Peloso, Piekos, Rokosz, Pelosi, Petosa, Kos, Post, Kotz, Posa, Kakos

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekosz 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 15 census records available for the last name Pekosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekosz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pekosz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pekosz. For the veterans among your Pekosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekosz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Pekosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pekosz in 1967 was 76, and 93 in 1991.

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