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Peshak Family History

Peshak 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: Peshek, Peak, Deshaw, Sestak, Lesiak, Perham, Pelak, Pecha, Ishak

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Where is the Peshak family from?

You can see how Peshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peshak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Peshak families living in Iowa. This was about 65% of all the recorded Peshak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Peshak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshak 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 Peshak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peshak. 100% of Peshak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Peshak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Peshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peshak. 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 49 military records available for the last name Peshak. For the veterans among your Peshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Peshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peshak in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peshak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshak 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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