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Pescow Family History

Pescow 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, Peplow, Vesco, Pesce, Scow, Besco, Pellow, Tesnow

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Where is the Pescow family from?

You can see how Pescow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pescow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Pescow families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pescow's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Pescow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pescow 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 87 census records available for the last name Pescow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pescow. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pescow. For the veterans among your Pescow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Pescow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pescow in 1980 was 90, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pescow 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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