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Pealy Family History

Pealy 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: Sealy, Healy, Kealy, Dealy, Pelly, Peary, Nealy, Peay, Fealy, Peavy

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Where is the Pealy family from?

You can see how Pealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pealy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pealy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Pealy families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pealy's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pealy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pealy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Pealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pealy 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Pealy. 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 88 military records available for the last name Pealy. For the veterans among your Pealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pealy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pealy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pealy in 1965 was 45, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pealy 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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