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Pesak Family History

Pesak 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: Peak, Pelak, Pesek, Lesak, Pesa, Petak, Pak, Rusak, Peck, Posa

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Where is the Pesak family from?

You can see how Pesak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pesak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pesak families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pesak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pesak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pesak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesak. 36% of Pesak men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Labor
    18%

What Pesak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Pesak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesak 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Pesak. 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 87 military records available for the last name Pesak. For the veterans among your Pesak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pesak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pesak in 1967 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesak 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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