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Peinecke Family History

Peinecke 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: Reinecke, Heinecke, Meinecke, Reincke, Reineck, Reinecker, Heineck

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Where is the Peinecke family from?

You can see how Peinecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peinecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peinecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Peinecke families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Peinecke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peinecke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peinecke 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 Peinecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peinecke. 100% of Peinecke women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Peinecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Peinecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peinecke 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Peinecke. 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 34 military records available for the last name Peinecke. For the veterans among your Peinecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peinecke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Peinecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peinecke in 1964 was 85, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peinecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peinecke 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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