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Pekofsky Family History

Pekofsky 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: Kofsky, Borofsky, Pokorski, Makovsky, Polonsky, Potosky, Polsky

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Where is the Pekofsky family from?

You can see how Pekofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pekofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pekofsky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pekofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pekofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pekofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pekofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pekofsky. 67% of Pekofsky men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Pekofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pekofsky 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pekofsky. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pekofsky. For the veterans among your Pekofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pekofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pekofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pekofsky in 1963 was 91, and 76 in 2004.

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