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Pekul Family History

Pekul 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: Pikul, Pekrul, Paul, Peel, Peil, Pell, Sekula, Pakula, Pehl, Perl

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Where is the Pekul family from?

You can see how Pekul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekul family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekul family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pekul's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pekul families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Pekul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekul 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pekul. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pekul. For the veterans among your Pekul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekul lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Pekul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pekul in 1973 was 86, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekul 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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