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Peykin Family History

Peykin 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: Peskin, Perkin, Pepin, Elkin, Belkin, Persin, Perlin, Parkin, Henkin

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Where is the Peykin family from?

You can see how Peykin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peykin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peykin family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Peykin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Peykin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Peykin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peykin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peykin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peykin. For the veterans among your Peykin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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