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Peif Family History

Peif 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: Peil, Pei, Seif, Leif, Reif, Wei, Reis, Peel, Mei, Peck

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Where is the Peif family from?

You can see how Peif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peif family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Peif's in USA. California had the highest population of Peif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peif 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 Peif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peif. 100% of Peif men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Peif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Peif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peif 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Peif. 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 34 military records available for the last name Peif. For the veterans among your Peif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peif lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Peif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peif in 1975 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peif 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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