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Peyer Family History

Peyer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Beyer or Bayer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peyer family from?

You can see how Peyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Peyer families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Peyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peyer families in 1891.
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What did your Peyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peyer. 75% of Peyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyer 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Peyer. 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 902 military records available for the last name Peyer. For the veterans among your Peyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Peyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peyer in 1954 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peyer 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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