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Peiniger Family History

Peiniger 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: Reiniger, Heiniger, Weisiger, Heiliger, Weininger, Heininger

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Where is the Peiniger family from?

You can see how Peiniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiniger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peiniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Peiniger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peiniger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peiniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiniger 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 Peiniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peiniger. 100% of Peiniger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peiniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Peiniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiniger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Peiniger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Peiniger. For the veterans among your Peiniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peiniger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Peiniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peiniger in 1968 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peiniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiniger 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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