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Peyinghaus Family History

Peyinghaus 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: Bedinghaus, Arlinghaus, Steinhaus, Newingham, Niedringhaus, Ledingham

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Where is the Peyinghaus family from?

You can see how Peyinghaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyinghaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peyinghaus family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peyinghaus's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Peyinghaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peyinghaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peyinghaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Peyinghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyinghaus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Peyinghaus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Peyinghaus. For the veterans among your Peyinghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyinghaus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Peyinghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peyinghaus in 1977 was 83, and 66 in 1996.

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