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Pekovich Family History

Pekovich 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: Perkovich, Petkovich, Perovich, Petrovich, Popovich, Berkovich

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Where is the Pekovich family from?

You can see how Pekovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pekovich families living in Alaska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pekovich's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Pekovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekovich 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 Pekovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pekovich. 100% of Pekovich men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Pekovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Pekovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekovich 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pekovich. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pekovich. For the veterans among your Pekovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekovich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pekovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pekovich in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pekovich 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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