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Peelen Family History

Peelen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Peel probably shortened from Pelgrim (see Pilgrim and Pellegrino).

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


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Where is the Peelen family from?

You can see how Peelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peelen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Peelen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Peelen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peelen families in 1911.
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What did your Peelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peelen. 58% of Peelen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Peelen women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Peelen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Peelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peelen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Peelen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Peelen. For the veterans among your Peelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peelen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Peelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peelen in 1964 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peelen 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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