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Pekus Family History

Pekus 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: Pikus, Petkus, Kus, Prus, Reus, Jesus, Mikus, Debus, Paus, Peres

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Where is the Pekus family from?

You can see how Pekus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pekus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pekus family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pekus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekus 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 99 census records available for the last name Pekus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekus 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pekus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pekus. For the veterans among your Pekus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Pekus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pekus in 1971 was 72, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekus 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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