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Peff Family History

Peff 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: Neff, Reff, Puff, Paff, Zeff, Jeff, Poff, Leff, Seff, Peel

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Where is the Peff family from?

You can see how Peff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Peff families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Peff's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Peff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peff 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 403 census records available for the last name Peff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Peff. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peff. For the veterans among your Peff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peff lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Peff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peff in 1979 was 77, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peff 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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