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Peaslee Name Meaning

Altered form of Peasley .

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


Similar surnames: Peagler, Pasley, Headlee, Peavler, Peeler, Keasler, Easler, Veasley

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Where is the Peaslee family from?

You can see how Peaslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaslee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peaslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Peaslee families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peaslee's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Peaslee families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peaslee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peaslee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peaslee. 19% of Peaslee men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Peaslee women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peaslee were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Peaslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaslee 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Peaslee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Peaslee. For the veterans among your Peaslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaslee lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Peaslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peaslee in 1942 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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