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Peshka Family History

Peshka 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: Pestka, Peska, Pesola, Pelka, Pecha, Pasha, Peschke, Pesek, Pyszka

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Where is the Peshka family from?

You can see how Peshka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peshka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Peshka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peshka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peshka families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Peshka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peshka. 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 28 military records available for the last name Peshka. For the veterans among your Peshka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshka lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Peshka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peshka in 1985 was 63, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshka 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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