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Peke Family History

Peke 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: Pike, Pere, Pete, Pake, Pee, Pepe, Eke, Peake, Peeke, Pyke

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Where is the Peke family from?

You can see how Peke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Peke families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Peke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peke 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 Peke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bread Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peke. 100% of Peke men worked as a Bread Baker and 100% of Peke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bread Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peke 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Peke. 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 135 military records available for the last name Peke. For the veterans among your Peke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peke lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Peke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peke in 1974 was 72, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peke 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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