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Peis Family History

Peis 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: Reis, Meis, Peil, Pei, Preis, Pais, Geis, Leis, Neis, Weis

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Where is the Peis family from?

You can see how Peis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Peis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Peis families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Peis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peis. 100% of Peis men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Peis women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Peis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peis 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Peis. 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 79 military records available for the last name Peis. For the veterans among your Peis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Peis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Peis in 1974 was 84, and 67 in 1985.

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