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Peyok Family History

Peyok 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, Petek, Peak, Pyon, Pero, Penk, Peron, Peek, Pelak, Pelot

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Where is the Peyok family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peyok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peyok ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Peyok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyok 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peyok. 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 21 military records available for the last name Peyok. For the veterans among your Peyok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyok lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Peyok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peyok in 1947 was 34, and 59 in 2003.

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