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Peep Family History

Peep 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: Peel, Deep, Keep, Peek, Reep, Leep, Peet, Pee, Peer, Peed

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Where is the Peep family from?

You can see how Peep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Peep families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Peep's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Peep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peep. 60% of Peep 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Peep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peep 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Peep. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Peep. For the veterans among your Peep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peep lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peep in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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