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Peetsch Family History

Peetsch 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: Pletsch, Petsch, Pietsch, Deutsch, Pesch, Letsch, Heesch, Fetsch

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Where is the Peetsch family from?

You can see how Peetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peetsch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Peetsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Peetsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peetsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peetsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Peetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peetsch 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Peetsch. 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 32 military records available for the last name Peetsch. For the veterans among your Peetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peetsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peetsch in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peetsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peetsch 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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