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Peizer Family History

Peizer 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: Peiser, Heizer, Pelzer, Pizer, Peifer, Keizer, Peter, Pepper, Penner

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Where is the Peizer family from?

You can see how Peizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peizer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peizer family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peizer's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Peizer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peizer 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 205 census records available for the last name Peizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peizer 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Peizer. 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 187 military records available for the last name Peizer. For the veterans among your Peizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peizer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Peizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peizer in 1959 was 54, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peizer 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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