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Peskind Family History

Peskind 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, Meskin, Heskin, Perkins, Pessin, Eskin, Paskin, Perkin

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Where is the Peskind family from?

You can see how Peskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peskind family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peskind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Peskind families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Peskind's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peskind 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 Peskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peskind. 43% of Peskind men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Peskind women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peskind were Merchant and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Merchant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Peskind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Peskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peskind 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Peskind. 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 51 military records available for the last name Peskind. For the veterans among your Peskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peskind lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peskind in 1963 was 84, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peskind 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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