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Peillet Family History

Peillet 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: Pille, Billet, Millet, Peller, Pelle, Pilley, Jaillet, Paille

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Where is the Peillet family from?

You can see how Peillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peillet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peillet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Peillet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peillet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peillet 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 11 census records available for the last name Peillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peillet 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 Peillet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peillet. For the veterans among your Peillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peillet lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Peillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peillet in 1981 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peillet 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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