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Peshoff Family History

Peshoff 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: Neuhoff, Puthoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Westhoff, Benshoff, Emshoff

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Where is the Peshoff family from?

You can see how Peshoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peshoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peshoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peshoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peshoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peshoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peshoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peshoff. 31% of Peshoff men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Labor
    16%

What Peshoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Peshoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peshoff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Peshoff. 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 50 military records available for the last name Peshoff. For the veterans among your Peshoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peshoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Peshoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peshoff in 1957 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peshoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peshoff 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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