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Peich Family History

Peich 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: Pech, Pich, Eich, Pesch, Reich, Teich, Perich, Speich, Peach, Perch

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Where is the Peich family from?

You can see how Peich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Peich families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Peich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peich 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 Peich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peich. 34% of Peich men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Peich women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Tool Dresser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Peich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Peich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peich 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Peich. 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 252 military records available for the last name Peich. For the veterans among your Peich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Peich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peich in 1970 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peich 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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