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Pecoskie Family History

Pecoskie 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: Pecore, Decoste, Leckie, Ploski, Peskin, Pelowski, Koskie, Petoskey

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Where is the Pecoskie family from?

You can see how Pecoskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecoskie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pecoskie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pecoskie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pecoskie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pecoskie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecoskie 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 Pecoskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pecoskie. 100% of Pecoskie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pecoskie women worked as a Farmers Wife.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Wife
    100%

What Pecoskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Pecoskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecoskie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pecoskie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pecoskie. For the veterans among your Pecoskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecoskie lifespan?

Average Pecoskie life expectancy in 1997 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecoskie 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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