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Peymann Family History

Peymann 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: Heymann, Eymann, Reymann, Permann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Bermann, Rehmann

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Where is the Peymann family from?

You can see how Peymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peymann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peymann family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peymann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Peymann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peymann 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 Peymann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peymann. 100% of Peymann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Peymann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Peymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peymann 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Peymann. 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 30 military records available for the last name Peymann. For the veterans among your Peymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peymann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Peymann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peymann in 1968 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peymann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peymann 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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