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Pekarik Family History

Pekarik 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: Pekarek, Petrik, Pekar, Paris, Pear, Park, Peak, Demark, Karnik, Kari

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Where is the Pekarik family from?

You can see how Pekarik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekarik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pekarik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pekarik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pekarik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pekarik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekarik 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 Pekarik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pekarik. 60% of Pekarik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pekarik women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    60%
  • Glazer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Pekarik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Pekarik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekarik 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Pekarik. 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 73 military records available for the last name Pekarik. For the veterans among your Pekarik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekarik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pekarik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pekarik in 1962 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekarik 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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