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Peteff Family History

Peteff 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: Peter, Petek, Peters, Steff, Pete, Petroff, Petee, Peel, Pate, Reiff

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Where is the Peteff family from?

You can see how Peteff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peteff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peteff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Peteff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peteff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peteff 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 17 census records available for the last name Peteff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peteff 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Peteff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peteff. For the veterans among your Peteff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peteff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Peteff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Peteff in 1966 was 65, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peteff 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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