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Pekera Family History

Pekera 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: Perera, Peter, Pitera, Reker, Pereira, Peters, Pera, Patera, Petra

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Where is the Pekera family from?

You can see how Pekera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pekera family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pekera's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pekera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekera 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 Pekera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pekera. 100% of Pekera women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Pekera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pekera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekera 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pekera. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pekera. For the veterans among your Pekera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekera lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pekera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pekera in 1968 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pekera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekera 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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