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Peekel Family History

Peekel 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: Perkel, Peeke, Peel, Kenkel, Pickel, Seckel, Krekel, Perkes, Perel

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Where is the Peekel family from?

You can see how Peekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peekel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peekel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Peekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peekel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peekel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Peekel. For the veterans among your Peekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peekel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Peekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peekel in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peekel 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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