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Peynghaus Family History

Peynghaus 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: Bedinghaus, Venhaus, Obenhaus, Steinhaus, Neuhaus, Junghans, Gelhaus

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Where is the Peynghaus family from?

You can see how Peynghaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peynghaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peynghaus families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Peynghaus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Peynghaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peynghaus 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 57 census records available for the last name Peynghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peynghaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peynghaus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Peynghaus. For the veterans among your Peynghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peynghaus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Peynghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peynghaus in 1968 was 85, and 70 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peynghaus 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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