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Pewo Family History

Pewo 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: Pero, Peto, Pew, Peno, Pelo, Leo, Peel, Zeno, Peck, Pech

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Where is the Pewo family from?

You can see how Pewo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pewo family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pewo's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Pewo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pewo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pewo. 100% of Pewo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pewo women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Pewo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pewo. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pewo. For the veterans among your Pewo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewo lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Pewo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pewo in 1976 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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