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Peeks Family History

Peeks Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Peek.

Possibly an altered form of German Pix (see Peaks).

English: variant of Peaks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peeks family from?

You can see how Peeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Peeks families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Peeks's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peeks families in 1891.
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What did your Peeks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peeks. 100% of Peeks men worked as a Dairyman and 79% of Peeks 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    11%
  • Ring Spinner
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeks 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Peeks. 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 699 military records available for the last name Peeks. For the veterans among your Peeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeks lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Peeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Peeks in 1951 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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