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Peuster Family History

Peuster 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: Pester, Deuster, Peaster, Pelster, Plaster, Peter, Fenster, Bruster

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Where is the Peuster family from?

You can see how Peuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peuster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peuster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Peuster families living in Missouri. This was about 77% of all the recorded Peuster's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peuster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peuster 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 Peuster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peuster. 100% of Peuster men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Peuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peuster 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Peuster. 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 Peuster. For the veterans among your Peuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peuster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Peuster in 1966 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peuster 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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