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Peska Family History

Peska Surname Meaning

Czech (Peška): from a pet form of the personal name Petr (see Peter). The homonymous Sorbian cognate Pěška is found in Germanized forms only (see Peschke).

Compare also Peschka.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peska family from?

You can see how Peska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Peska families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Peska's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Peska families in 1880.
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What did your Peska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peska. 37% of Peska 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Labor
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peska 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Peska. 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 213 military records available for the last name Peska. For the veterans among your Peska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peska lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Peska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peska in 1955 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peska 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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