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Pees Family History

Pees 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: Peel, Lees, Hees, Dees, Peres, Peek, Kees, Peets, Peet, Rees

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Where is the Pees family from?

You can see how Pees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Pees families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pees's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pees families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pees 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 Pees ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pees. 80% of Pees 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
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pees 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Pees. 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 652 military records available for the last name Pees. For the veterans among your Pees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pees lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pees in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pees

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pees 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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