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Peshek Family History

Peshek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Pešek (see Pesek).

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


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Where is the Peshek family from?

You can see how Peshek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peshek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Peshek families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Peshek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Peshek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peshek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peshek. 40% of Peshek men worked as a 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
    40%
  • Printer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Peshek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshek 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Peshek. 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 461 military records available for the last name Peshek. For the veterans among your Peshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Peshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peshek in 1944 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peshek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshek 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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