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Peskar Family History

Peskar 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: Puskar, Peska, Pekar, Pear, Pester, Cesar, Pelka, Skar, Peskin

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Where is the Peskar family from?

You can see how Peskar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peskar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peskar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Peskar families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Peskar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peskar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peskar 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 Peskar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peskar. 60% of Peskar 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Peskar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Peskar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peskar 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Peskar. 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 40 military records available for the last name Peskar. For the veterans among your Peskar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peskar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Peskar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peskar in 1958 was 57, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peskar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peskar 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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