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Peoria Family History

Peoria 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: Georgia, Gloria, Deloria, D'oria, Loria, Coria, Floria, Feria, Soria

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Where is the Peoria family from?

You can see how Peoria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peoria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peoria families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peoria family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peoria's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Peoria families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peoria 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 415 census records available for the last name Peoria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peoria 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peoria. 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 109 military records available for the last name Peoria. For the veterans among your Peoria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peoria lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Peoria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peoria in 1976 was 83, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peoria 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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