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Peenstra Family History

Peenstra 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: Veenstra, Feenstra, Poelstra, Steenstra, Rienstra, Heemstra, Petra

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Where is the Peenstra family from?

You can see how Peenstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peenstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peenstra families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peenstra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peenstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peenstra 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 Peenstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peenstra. 100% of Peenstra women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Peenstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Peenstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peenstra 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Peenstra. 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 8 military records available for the last name Peenstra. For the veterans among your Peenstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peenstra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Peenstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peenstra in 1964 was 87, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peenstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peenstra 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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