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Peting Family History

Peting 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: Pepin, Ping, Penning, Etling, Petit, Peng, Pecina, Hering, Keating

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Where is the Peting family from?

You can see how Peting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Peting families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peting's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Peting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peting 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 261 census records available for the last name Peting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peting 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Peting. 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 717 military records available for the last name Peting. For the veterans among your Peting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peting lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Peting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peting in 1945 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peting 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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