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Pekota Family History

Pekota 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: Yokota, Pesola, Petta, Pelot, Pekala, Pecora, Perona, Peot, Pesta

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Where is the Pekota family from?

You can see how Pekota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekota family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekota's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pekota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekota 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 31 census records available for the last name Pekota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekota 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pekota. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pekota. For the veterans among your Pekota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekota lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pekota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pekota in 1971 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekota 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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