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Peha Family History

Peha 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: Pera, Pehl, Pena, Pecha, Pesa, Reha, Pea, Beha, Papa, Peel

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Where is the Peha family from?

You can see how Peha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Peha families living in Nebraska. This was about 58% of all the recorded Peha's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Peha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peha 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 Peha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peha. 50% of Peha men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Peha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Peha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peha 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Peha. 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 52 military records available for the last name Peha. For the veterans among your Peha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peha lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Peha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Peha in 1960 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peha 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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