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Peski Family History

Peski 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, Peska, Pesci, Pesko, Peck, Pecci, Paske, Koski, Pepi, Peak

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Where is the Peski family from?

You can see how Peski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Peski families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peski's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Peski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peski 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 Peski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peski. 40% of Peski men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Peski women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Peski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Peski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peski 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Peski. 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 Peski. For the veterans among your Peski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Peski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peski in 1968 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peski 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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