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Peier Family History

Peier 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: Peter, Plier, Peiser, Heier, Geier, Meier, Zeier, Leier, Peper, Neier

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Where is the Peier family from?

You can see how Peier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Peier families living in Minnesota. This was about 85% of all the recorded Peier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Peier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peier 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 270 census records available for the last name Peier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peier 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Peier. 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 48 military records available for the last name Peier. For the veterans among your Peier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Peier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peier in 1966 was 61, and 102 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peier 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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