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Peitzman Family History

Peitzman 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: Weitzman, Heitzman, Reitman, Kritzman, Pittman, Protzman, Pitman

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Where is the Peitzman family from?

You can see how Peitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peitzman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peitzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peitzman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peitzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peitzman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peitzman 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 Peitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peitzman. 84% of Peitzman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Peitzman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    84%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Peitzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Peitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peitzman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Peitzman. 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 135 military records available for the last name Peitzman. For the veterans among your Peitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peitzman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Peitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peitzman in 1960 was 62, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peitzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peitzman 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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