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Peightel Family History

Peightel 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: Pethtel, Beightol, Eitel, Keitel, Heighton, Feigel, Keighley, Reichel

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Where is the Peightel family from?

You can see how Peightel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peightel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peightel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Peightel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Peightel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peightel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Peightel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peightel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peightel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Peightel. For the veterans among your Peightel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peightel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peightel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peightel in 1966 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peightel 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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