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Pekter Family History

Pekter 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: Peter, Pester, Petter, Pelter, Porter, Pepper, Penner, Setter, Peller

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Where is the Pekter family from?

You can see how Pekter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pekter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekter 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 38 census records available for the last name Pekter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekter 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pekter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pekter. For the veterans among your Pekter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Pekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pekter in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekter 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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