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Pevec Family History

Pevec 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: Pevey, Pivec, Peter, Neve, Peel, Lever, Leven, Nemec, Petek, Eve

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Where is the Pevec family from?

You can see how Pevec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pevec family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pevec's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pevec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Pevec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevec 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pevec. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pevec. For the veterans among your Pevec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevec lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pevec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pevec in 1953 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevec 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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