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Peaple Family History

Peaple Surname Meaning

see Pepall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peaple family from?

You can see how Peaple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaple family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Peaple families living in Wiltshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Peaple's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Peaple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peaple 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 Peaple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peaple. 50% of Peaple men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Peaple women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peaple were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Machinist (sewing Bedding)
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Peaple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peaple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaple 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Peaple. 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 96 military records available for the last name Peaple. For the veterans among your Peaple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaple lifespan?

Average Peaple life expectancy in 1998 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peaple

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peaple 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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