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Peixotto Family History

Peixotto 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: Peixoto, Perrotto, Pelotte, Meierotto, Riotto, Perfetto, Pilotti

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Where is the Peixotto family from?

You can see how Peixotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peixotto family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peixotto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Peixotto family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peixotto's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Peixotto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peixotto 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 585 census records available for the last name Peixotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peixotto 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Peixotto. 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 198 military records available for the last name Peixotto. For the veterans among your Peixotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peixotto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Peixotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Peixotto in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peixotto 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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