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Pead Family History

Pead Surname Meaning

English (London and Suffolk): from the Middle English personal name Pede (Old English Pēada of unexplained etymology).

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


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Where is the Pead family from?

You can see how Pead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Pead families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pead families in 1891.
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What did your Pead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pead. 14% of Pead men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Pead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pead were Wood Machinist and Office Cleaner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Painter decorator
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Wood Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Pead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pead 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Pead. 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 Pead. For the veterans among your Pead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pead lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pead in 1960 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pead 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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