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Peske Family History

Peske Surname Meaning

German: from a (Germanized Slavic) pet form of the personal name Peter.

East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from a Slavic word such as Sorbian pěsk meaning ‘sand’.

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


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Where is the Peske family from?

You can see how Peske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Peske families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peske families in 1891.
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What did your Peske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peske. 31% of Peske men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Peske women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peske were Mechanic and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peske 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Peske. 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 215 military records available for the last name Peske. For the veterans among your Peske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peske lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Peske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peske in 1959 was 52, and 59 in 2004.

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