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Peester Family History

Peester 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: Pester, Meester, Peaster, Piester, Pelster, Plaster, Peter, Fenster

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Where is the Peester family from?

You can see how Peester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peester families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Peester's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peester 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 Peester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peester. 100% of Peester men worked as a Mill Hand and 100% of Peester women worked as a Mill Hand.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    100%

What Peester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Peester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peester 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Peester. 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 6 military records available for the last name Peester. For the veterans among your Peester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peester lifespan?

Average Peester life expectancy in 1964 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peester 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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