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Peder Family History

Peder Surname 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: Peter, Reder, Pender, Eder, Puder, Leder, Feder, Pedder, Peper, Ceder

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Where is the Peder family from?

You can see how Peder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peder family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peder's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Peder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peder. 100% of Peder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peder 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Peder. 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 141 military records available for the last name Peder. For the veterans among your Peder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Peder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peder in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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