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Pekrul Name Meaning

Polish and German (from Poland): derivative of German Peker an occupational name for someone who produces spears from Middle Low German pek ‘spear’. Compare also Peck .

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


Similar surnames: Hearl, Pikul, Perun, Peru, Petru, Perel, Krul, Perl, Petrus, Devaul

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Where is the Pekrul family from?

You can see how Pekrul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekrul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pekrul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Pekrul families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pekrul's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pekrul families in 1911.
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What did your Pekrul ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pekrul. 100% of Pekrul men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pekrul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekrul 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Pekrul. 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 251 military records available for the last name Pekrul. For the veterans among your Pekrul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekrul lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pekrul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pekrul in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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