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Peim Family History

Peim 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: Prim, Peil, Pei, Heim, Keim, Seim, Reim, Beim, Kim, Im

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Where is the Peim family from?

You can see how Peim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Peim families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peim 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 196 census records available for the last name Peim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peim 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Peim. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peim. For the veterans among your Peim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peim lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Peim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peim in 1981 was 53, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peim 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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