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Peuter Family History

Peuter 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: Peter, Reuter, Pester, Petter, Deuter, Pelter, Pruter, Porter, Pepper

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Where is the Peuter family from?

You can see how Peuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peuter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peuter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Peuter families living in Arkansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Peuter's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Peuter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peuter 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 Peuter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peuter. 34% of Peuter men worked as a Manager and 100% of Peuter women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Sergeant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Peuter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Peuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peuter 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Peuter. 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 38 military records available for the last name Peuter. For the veterans among your Peuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peuter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Peuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peuter in 1964 was 77, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peuter 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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