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Peschken Family History

Peschken 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: Peschke, Perschke, Reschke, Eschen, Peschel, Geschke, Jeschke

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Where is the Peschken family from?

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

What did your Peschken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peschken. 100% of Peschken women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Peschken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peschken 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Peschken. 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 32 military records available for the last name Peschken. For the veterans among your Peschken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peschken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peschken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peschken in 1963 was 76, and 100 in 2004.

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