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Peedin Family History

Peedin Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: from a Gaelic pet form of Patrick. Compare Paden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peedin family from?

You can see how Peedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peedin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Peedin families living in North Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Peedin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Peedin families in 1880.
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What did your Peedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peedin. 40% of Peedin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Peedin women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peedin were Owner and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Helper
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Peedin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Peedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peedin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Peedin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Peedin. For the veterans among your Peedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peedin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Peedin in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peedin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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