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Pesco Family History

Pesco 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: Pesch, Esco, Vesco, Pesce, Besco, Pasco, Peaco, Pesci, Pesko, Peck

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Where is the Pesco family from?

You can see how Pesco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pesco families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pesco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pesco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesco 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 Pesco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesco. 50% of Pesco men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pesco women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pesco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Pesco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesco 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Pesco. 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 128 military records available for the last name Pesco. For the veterans among your Pesco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesco lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pesco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pesco in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesco 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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