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Peeck Family History

Peeck 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: Peck, Reeck, Peek, Beeck, Beck, Heck, Peel, Pick, Pecci, Pech

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Where is the Peeck family from?

You can see how Peeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Peeck families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peeck's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Peeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeck 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 Peeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peeck. 100% of Peeck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeck 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Peeck. 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 374 military records available for the last name Peeck. For the veterans among your Peeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Peeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peeck in 1967 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeck 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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