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Pesky Family History

Pesky 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: Lesky, Pelky, Persky, Peska, Pesko, Peck, Paske, Penny, Pusey, Percy

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Where is the Pesky family from?

You can see how Pesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pesky families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pesky's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Pesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pesky. 100% of Pesky 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Pesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesky 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pesky. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pesky. For the veterans among your Pesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Pesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pesky in 1975 was 62, and 88 in 1997.

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