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Peeke Family History

Peeke Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Peak.

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


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Where is the Peeke family from?

You can see how Peeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Peeke families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Peeke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peeke families in 1911.
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What did your Peeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peeke. 30% of Peeke men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Peeke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peeke were Market Gardner and Certificated Nurse.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer ( Heavy Worker )
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Market Gardner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Certificated Nurse
    4%

What Peeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Peeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeke 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Peeke. 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 441 military records available for the last name Peeke. For the veterans among your Peeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Peeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peeke in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeke 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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