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Pekarek Name Meaning

Czech (Moravian) and Slovak (Pekárek): from a diminutive of Czech pekař Slovak pekár ‘baker’ (see Pekar ).

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


Similar surnames: Pekar, Komarek, Polacek, Ptacek, Pavek, Pisarek, Pacek, Kurek

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Where is the Pekarek family from?

You can see how Pekarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekarek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pekarek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Pekarek families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pekarek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pekarek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pekarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pekarek. 22% of Pekarek men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Pekarek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pekarek were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Butcher
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pekarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekarek 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Pekarek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Pekarek. For the veterans among your Pekarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekarek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pekarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pekarek in 1943 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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