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Piepke Family History

Piepke 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: Pieske, Paepke, Pike, Pipe, Pierce, Pierre, Bielke, Zierke, Riepe

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Where is the Piepke family from?

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

What did your Piepke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Piepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piepke 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Piepke. 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 64 military records available for the last name Piepke. For the veterans among your Piepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piepke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Piepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Piepke in 1956 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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