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Pesker Family History

Pesker 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: Pester, Pasker, Mesker, Esker, Peter, Asker, Picker, Messer, Kerker

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Where is the Pesker family from?

You can see how Pesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pesker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pesker families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pesker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pesker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pesker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesker. 100% of Pesker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Pesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesker 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pesker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pesker. For the veterans among your Pesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesker lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Pesker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pesker in 1981 was 66, and 83 in 2001.

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