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Peikett Family History

Peikett 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: Peikert, Perkett, Privett, Beckett, Puckett, Pellett, Pickett

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Where is the Peikett family from?

You can see how Peikett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peikett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peikett family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Peikett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Peikett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peikett 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 Peikett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peikett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peikett. 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 military records available for the last name Peikett. For the veterans among your Peikett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peikett lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Peikett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peikett in 1992 was 73, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peikett 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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