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Pezdek Family History

Pezdek 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: Bezdek, Petek, Bezek, Pender, Rezek, Peek, Pedder, Pesek, Peaden

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Where is the Pezdek family from?

You can see how Pezdek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezdek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pezdek families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pezdek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pezdek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezdek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pezdek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pezdek. 72% of Pezdek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pezdek women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    72%
  • Store Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Pezdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezdek 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pezdek. 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 Pezdek. For the veterans among your Pezdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezdek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Pezdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pezdek in 1957 was 51, and 79 in 1997.

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