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Peeps Family History

Peeps 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: Peets, Peeks, Peers, Peel, Lees, Hees, Beets, Pepi, Leeds, Deep

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Where is the Peeps family from?

You can see how Peeps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeps family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peeps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Peeps families living in Durham. This was about 52% of all the recorded Peeps's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Peeps families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeps 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 Peeps ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peeps. 72% of Peeps 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
    72%
  • Draper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Peeps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Peeps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeps 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Peeps. 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 88 military records available for the last name Peeps. For the veterans among your Peeps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeps lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Peeps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peeps in 1962 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peeps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeps 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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