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Peables Family History

Peables Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Peebles, Pebbles, Peoples, Stables, Paules, Eales, Eagles, Perales, Peebler, Ables

661	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
60	Military Records
46	Immigration Records
583	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Peables family from?

You can see how Peables families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peables family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peables families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 19 Peables families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peables's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Peables families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peables surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Peables ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peables. 75% of Peables men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peables women worked as a 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.

Laborer

75%

Day laborer

25%

Housekeeper

100%

What Peables family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 583 census records available for the last name Peables. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peables census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Peables. 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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Military Records

There are 60 military records available for the last name Peables. For the veterans among your Peables ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peables lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Peables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peables in 1968 was 90, and 83 in 2003.

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Peables Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Peebles, Pebbles, Peoples, Stables, Paules, Eales, Eagles, Perales, Peebler, Ables

661	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
60	Military Records
46	Immigration Records
583	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Peables family from?

View Census Data for Peables

What did your Peables ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peables. 75% of Peables men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peables women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Peables

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

75%

Day laborer

25%

Housekeeper

100%

What Peables family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Peables family history

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What is the average Peables lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Peables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peables in 1968 was 90, and 83 in 2003.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Peables family tree

Explore Your Tree

Peables Family History

Peables Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Peables

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Where is the Peables family from?

What did your Peables ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Peables family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Peables lifespan?

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Peables Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Peables

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Peables family from?

What did your Peables ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Peables family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Peables family history

What is the average Peables lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Peables family tree

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