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Peistrup Family History

Peistrup 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: Westrup, Wenstrup, Peiser, Petrus, Westrum, Bidstrup, Petru, Bentrup

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Where is the Peistrup family from?

You can see how Peistrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peistrup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peistrup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Peistrup families living in Essex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Peistrup's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Peistrup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peistrup 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 Peistrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peistrup. 50% of Peistrup men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Peistrup women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Peistrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Peistrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peistrup 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Peistrup. 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 58 military records available for the last name Peistrup. For the veterans among your Peistrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peistrup lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Peistrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peistrup in 1944 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peistrup 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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