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Peikert Family History

Peikert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Peiker ‘drummer’.

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


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Where is the Peikert family from?

You can see how Peikert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peikert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peikert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Peikert families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peikert's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Peikert families in 1880.
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What did your Peikert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peikert. 59% of Peikert 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Peikert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Peikert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peikert 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Peikert. 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 368 military records available for the last name Peikert. For the veterans among your Peikert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peikert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peikert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peikert in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peikert 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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