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Peschek Family History

Peschek 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: Peschel, Peshek, Pesch, Eschen, Peachey, Pesce, Pueschel, Lescher

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Where is the Peschek family from?

You can see how Peschek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peschek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Peschek families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Peschek's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Peschek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschek 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 Peschek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peschek. 34% of Peschek men worked as a Shipper and 100% of Peschek women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Shipper
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Peschek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Peschek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschek 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Peschek. 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 412 military records available for the last name Peschek. For the veterans among your Peschek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Peschek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peschek in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschek 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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