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Peineman Family History

Peineman 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: Heineman, Venneman, Lineman, Veeneman, Penman, Henneman, Seideman

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Where is the Peineman family from?

You can see how Peineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peineman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peineman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peineman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peineman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peineman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Peineman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Peineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peineman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Peineman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peineman. For the veterans among your Peineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peineman lifespan?

Average Peineman life expectancy in 1978 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peineman 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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