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Pecka Family History

Pecka Surname Meaning

Czech: from pecka ‘cherry stone’ or ‘plum stone’ a nickname for a hard man. Compare Petska.

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


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Where is the Pecka family from?

You can see how Pecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pecka families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecka's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pecka families in 1891.
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What did your Pecka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecka. 52% of Pecka men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Pecka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecka were Farm Laborer and Practical Nurse.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Practical Nurse
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecka 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Pecka. 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 619 military records available for the last name Pecka. For the veterans among your Pecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pecka in 1962 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecka 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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