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Peet Family History

Peet Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): from a pet form of the personal name Peter.

Dutch: relationship name or nickname from Middle Dutch pete ‘godfather godmother’ or ‘godchild’.

Altered form of French Pitre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peet family from?

You can see how Peet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 706 Peet families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Peet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peet families in 1891.
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What did your Peet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peet. 7% of Peet men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Peet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peet were Gardener and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%
  • Joiner
    5%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Peet. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Peet. For the veterans among your Peet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peet lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Peet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peet in 1942 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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