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Peota Family History

Peota 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: Petta, Peot, Pesta, Penta, Psota, Pott, Penna, Rota, Posa, Mehta

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Where is the Peota family from?

You can see how Peota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peota family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peota's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peota 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 37 census records available for the last name Peota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peota 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Peota. 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 28 military records available for the last name Peota. For the veterans among your Peota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peota lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Peota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peota in 1992 was 89, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peota 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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