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Peschka Family History

Peschka Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech Peška (see Peska) and of other Slavic cognates such as Sorbian Pěška (see Peschke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peschka family from?

You can see how Peschka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peschka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Peschka families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Peschka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Peschka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschka 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 Peschka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peschka. 25% of Peschka men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Peschka women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Peschka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Peschka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschka 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Peschka. 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 935 military records available for the last name Peschka. For the veterans among your Peschka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Peschka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peschka in 1967 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peschka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschka 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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