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Peeker Family History

Peeker 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: Peeler, Peeper, Beeker, Meeker, Peeke, Peter, Picker, Kerker, Pepper

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Where is the Peeker family from?

You can see how Peeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peeker family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peeker's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Peeker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeker 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 214 census records available for the last name Peeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeker 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Peeker. 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 40 military records available for the last name Peeker. For the veterans among your Peeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeker lifespan?

Average Peeker life expectancy in 1964 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeker 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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