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Peete Family History

Peete Surname Meaning

English: variant of Peet Altered form of French Pitre.

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


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Where is the Peete family from?

You can see how Peete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Peete families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Peete's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peete families in 1891.
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What did your Peete ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peete. 73% of Peete 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
    73%
  • Unpaid Domc Dus
    28%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peete 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Peete. 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 639 military records available for the last name Peete. For the veterans among your Peete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peete lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Peete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Peete in 1958 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peete 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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