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Peffers Family History

Peffers Surname Meaning

Scottish (East Lothian) and German: variant of Peffer.

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


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Where is the Peffers family from?

You can see how Peffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peffers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peffers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Peffers families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Peffers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peffers families in 1911.
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What did your Peffers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Peffers. 60% of Peffers men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peffers 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Peffers. 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 627 military records available for the last name Peffers. For the veterans among your Peffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peffers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Peffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peffers in 1956 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peffers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peffers 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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