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Peightal Family History

Peightal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname such as Bechtold.

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


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Where is the Peightal family from?

You can see how Peightal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peightal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peightal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Peightal families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peightal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peightal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peightal 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 Peightal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peightal. 60% of Peightal men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Stationary Engineer
    20%
  • Day Hand
    20%

What Peightal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Peightal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peightal 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Peightal. 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 134 military records available for the last name Peightal. For the veterans among your Peightal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peightal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Peightal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peightal in 1953 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peightal 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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