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Peu Family History

Peu 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: Pu, Pei, Pau, Leu, Beu, Pen, Neu, Pee, Peru, Pou

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Where is the Peu family from?

You can see how Peu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peu families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Peu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Peu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peu 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 270 census records available for the last name Peu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peu 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Peu. 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 34 military records available for the last name Peu. For the veterans among your Peu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peu lifespan?

Average Peu life expectancy in 1966 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peu 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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