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Peik Name Meaning

North German: nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German pēk ‘sharp pointed tool or weapon’. Compare Pike .

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


Similar surnames: Peck, Peil, Peak, Pei, Penk, Peek, Leik, Perk, Paik, Weik

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Where is the Peik family from?

You can see how Peik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Peik families living in Wiltshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Peik's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Peik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peik. 58% of Peik men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Peik women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peik were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Peik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peik 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Peik. 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 156 military records available for the last name Peik. For the veterans among your Peik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peik lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peik in 1960 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

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