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Peshkin Family History

Peshkin 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: Peskin, Mishkin, Meskin, Heskin, Pessin, Eskin, Fishkin, Paskin

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Where is the Peshkin family from?

You can see how Peshkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Peshkin families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Peshkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peshkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshkin 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 Peshkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peshkin. 55% of Peshkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Peshkin women worked as an Office Worker.

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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
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Worker
    100%

What Peshkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Peshkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshkin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Peshkin. 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 79 military records available for the last name Peshkin. For the veterans among your Peshkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peshkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peshkin in 1964 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshkin 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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