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Peite Family History

Peite 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: Leite, Pete, Peitz, Peine, Peete, Petite, Pike, Peter, White, Eitel

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Where is the Peite family from?

You can see how Peite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Peite families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peite family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peite's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Peite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peite 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 81 census records available for the last name Peite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peite 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Peite. 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 24 military records available for the last name Peite. For the veterans among your Peite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peite lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Peite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peite in 1968 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peite 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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