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Pesko Family History

Pesko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Peško): from a pet form of the personal name Peter.

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


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Where is the Pesko family from?

You can see how Pesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pesko families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pesko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pesko families in 1911.
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What did your Pesko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesko. 50% of Pesko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pesko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pesko were Inspector and 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pesko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Pesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesko 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Pesko. 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 259 military records available for the last name Pesko. For the veterans among your Pesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesko lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pesko in 1954 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pesko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pesko 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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