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Pehas Family History

Pehas 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: Pear, Peak, Pease, Panas, Papas, Plas, Pera, Pehl, Meas, Peres

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Where is the Pehas family from?

You can see how Pehas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pehas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pehas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pehas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pehas 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 29 census records available for the last name Pehas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pehas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pehas. For the veterans among your Pehas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Pehas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pehas in 1980 was 88, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehas 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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