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Peins Family History

Peins 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: Pins, Prins, Leins, Weins, Beins, Heins, Peine, Reins, Meins, Reis

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Where is the Peins family from?

You can see how Peins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Peins family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Peins's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peins 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 138 census records available for the last name Peins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peins 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Peins. 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 42 military records available for the last name Peins. For the veterans among your Peins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Peins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Peins in 1969 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peins 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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