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Peketz Family History

Peketz 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: Peetz, Peretz, Ketz, Ploetz, Pretz, Reetz, Nemetz, Deetz, Peets

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Where is the Peketz family from?

You can see how Peketz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peketz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peketz families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peketz's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Peketz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Peketz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peketz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Peketz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peketz. For the veterans among your Peketz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peketz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Peketz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peketz in 1975 was 78, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peketz 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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