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Peetis Family History

Peetis 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: Pettis, Peets, Beets, Preis, Petit, Pietig, Bettis, Peet, Peetz

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Where is the Peetis family from?

You can see how Peetis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peetis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Peetis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peetis family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peetis's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Peetis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peetis 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 14 census records available for the last name Peetis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peetis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peetis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peetis. For the veterans among your Peetis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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