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Peiffier Family History

Peiffier 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: Peiffer, Pfiffner, Pfeiffer, Peffer, Keiffer, Peifer, Reifer, Peiser

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Where is the Peiffier family from?

You can see how Peiffier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiffier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peiffier families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peiffier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peiffier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiffier 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 24 census records available for the last name Peiffier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiffier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peiffier. 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 2 military records available for the last name Peiffier. For the veterans among your Peiffier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peiffier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Peiffier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Peiffier in 1972 was 93, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peiffier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiffier 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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