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Pesecky Family History

Pesecky 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: Pesek, Pesicka, Meseck, Peck, Pusey, Petek, Percy, Pesch, Reeck

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesecky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pesecky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pesecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesecky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pesecky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pesecky. For the veterans among your Pesecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesecky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Pesecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pesecky in 1968 was 57, and 72 in 1999.

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