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Peinkofer Family History

Peinkofer 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: Kelnhofer, Pennoyer, Steinhofer, Peifer, Peiffer, Penoyer, Picker

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Where is the Peinkofer family from?

You can see how Peinkofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peinkofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peinkofer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peinkofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peinkofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peinkofer 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 Peinkofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peinkofer. 100% of Peinkofer men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Peinkofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Peinkofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peinkofer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Peinkofer. 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 165 military records available for the last name Peinkofer. For the veterans among your Peinkofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peinkofer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Peinkofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Peinkofer in 1971 was 70, and 89 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peinkofer 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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