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Peavie Family History

Peavie 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: Pease, Beavin, Perrie, Weavil, Davie, Neave, Pavia, Peavler, Peace

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Where is the Peavie family from?

You can see how Peavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Peavie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peavie family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peavie's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Peavie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peavie 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 Peavie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peavie. 67% of Peavie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Peavie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Peavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peavie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Peavie. For the veterans among your Peavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peavie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Peavie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Peavie in 1969 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peavie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peavie 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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