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Pecus Family History

Pecus Name 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: Peck, Pecci, Pech, Prus, Reus, Jesus, Debus, Paus, Peres, Petrus

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Where is the Pecus family from?

You can see how Pecus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pecus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pecus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pecus. 50% of Pecus men worked as a Machinist. .

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pecus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pecus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Pecus. For the veterans among your Pecus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Pecus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pecus in 1977 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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