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Peine Family History

Peine Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Peine near Hanover.

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


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Where is the Peine family from?

You can see how Peine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Peine families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Peine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peine 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 Peine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peine. 28% of Peine men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Peine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peine were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

What Peine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peine. For the veterans among your Peine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peine lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Peine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peine in 1944 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peine 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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