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Peishoff Family History

Peishoff 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: Benshoff, Heithoff, Emshoff, Bishoff, Steinhoff, Neuhoff, Bischoff

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Peishoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peishoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peishoff. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Peishoff. For the veterans among your Peishoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peishoff lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Peishoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peishoff in 1984 was 84, and 74 in 1998.

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