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Peschke Family History

Peschke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech Peška (see Peska) and of other Slavic cognates such as Sorbian Pěška (from a pet form of the personal name Pěš; see Pesch).

Also Pětška Pěčka (from a pet form of the personal name Pětš Pěč; see Petsch).

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


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Where is the Peschke family from?

You can see how Peschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peschke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Peschke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Peschke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peschke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peschke 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 Peschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peschke. 100% of Peschke men worked as a Retired Pensioner and 100% of Peschke 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

  • Retired Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschke 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Peschke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peschke. For the veterans among your Peschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peschke in 1963 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peschke 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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