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Peeken Family History

Peeken 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: Deeken, Peeke, Keeven, Picken, Perkes, Peeler, Peek, Heiken, Peeper

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Where is the Peeken family from?

You can see how Peeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peeken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peeken families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peeken's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Peeken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeken 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 66 census records available for the last name Peeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeken 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peeken. 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 35 military records available for the last name Peeken. For the veterans among your Peeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Peeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peeken in 1964 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeken 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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