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Peiz Family History

Peiz 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: Peil, Pei, Petz, Perz, Peitz, Pelz, Paiz, Seiz, Wei, Reis

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Where is the Peiz family from?

You can see how Peiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Peiz families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peiz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Peiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiz 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 81 census records available for the last name Peiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Peiz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Peiz. For the veterans among your Peiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peiz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Peiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Peiz in 1973 was 78, and 40 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiz 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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