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Peffley Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Pfäffle a southern diminutive of Pfaff .

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


Similar surnames: Pefley, Muffley, Hefley, Pendley, Peeler, Pinkley, Remley, Heffler

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Where is the Peffley family from?

You can see how Peffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peffley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peffley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Peffley families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Peffley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peffley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peffley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peffley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peffley. 22% of Peffley men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Peffley women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peffley were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peffley 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Peffley. 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 711 military records available for the last name Peffley. For the veterans among your Peffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peffley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Peffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Peffley in 1958 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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