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Peikel Family History

Peikel 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: Perkel, Weikel, Seikel, Pike, Peel, Eitel, Keitel, Kenkel, Peil

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Where is the Peikel family from?

You can see how Peikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peikel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peikel families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Peikel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Peikel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peikel 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 19 census records available for the last name Peikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peikel 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Peikel. 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 Peikel. For the veterans among your Peikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peikel lifespan?

Average Peikel life expectancy in 1977 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peikel 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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