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Peskie Family History

Peskie 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, Paske, Leslie, Reekie, Leckie, Beske, Meske, Meskin, Heskin

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Where is the Peskie family from?

You can see how Peskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peskie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peskie family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peskie's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Peskie families in 1891.
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What did your Peskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peskie. 67% of Peskie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peskie women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Galvanizer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Peskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Peskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peskie 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Peskie. 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 43 military records available for the last name Peskie. For the veterans among your Peskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peskie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Peskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peskie in 1954 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peskie 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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