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Peko Family History

Peko 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: Pero, Perko, Peto, Petko, Peno, Pelo, Pesko, Ko, Pike, Pak

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Where is the Peko family from?

You can see how Peko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Peko families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Peko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Peko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peko 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 Peko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peko. 100% of Peko men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Peko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Peko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peko 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Peko. 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 55 military records available for the last name Peko. For the veterans among your Peko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Peko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Peko in 1966 was 75, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peko 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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