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Pesicka Family History

Pesicka Surname Meaning

Czech (Pešička): from a pet form of the personal name Pešek (see Pesek).

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


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Where is the Pesicka family from?

You can see how Pesicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesicka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pesicka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pesicka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pesicka families in 1880.
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What did your Pesicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pesicka. 44% of Pesicka men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Pesicka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pesicka were Laberor and Maid.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Laberor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    78%
  • Maid
    23%

What Pesicka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pesicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesicka 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Pesicka. 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 134 military records available for the last name Pesicka. For the veterans among your Pesicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesicka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pesicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pesicka in 1962 was 36, and 73 in 2003.

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