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Peez Family History

Peez Name 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: Peel, Peek, Peet, Peetz, Petz, Perez, Pee, Peer, Perz, Peed

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Where is the Peez family from?

You can see how Peez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peez families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Peez's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Peez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peez ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peez ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Peez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peez 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Peez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Peez. For the veterans among your Peez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peez lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Peez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peez in 1971 was 74, and 89 in 1997.

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