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Pescor Family History

Pescor 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: Pecor, Pastor, Nestor, Pester, Pecore, Pesch, Esco, Vesco, Pesce

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Where is the Pescor family from?

You can see how Pescor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pescor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pescor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pescor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pescor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pescor 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 47 census records available for the last name Pescor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pescor. 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 Pescor. For the veterans among your Pescor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Pescor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pescor in 1972 was 56, and 71 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescor 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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