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Pekarz Family History

Pekarz 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: Piekarz, Pekar, Pear, Peart, Pearl, Pekala, Perz, Tokarz, Cesarz

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Where is the Pekarz family from?

You can see how Pekarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekarz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekarz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pekarz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pekarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekarz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pekarz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pekarz. For the veterans among your Pekarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekarz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Pekarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pekarz in 1970 was 28, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekarz 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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