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Peavitt Family History

Peavitt 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: Leavitt, Gavitt, Savitt, Nevitt, Levitt, Pettitt, Cavitt, Devitt

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Where is the Peavitt family from?

You can see how Peavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Peavitt families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peavitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peavitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peavitt 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 Peavitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Quarry Worker Heavy Wk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peavitt. 100% of Peavitt men worked as a Quarry Worker Heavy Wk and 100% of Peavitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Quarry Worker Heavy Wk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peavitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Peavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavitt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peavitt. 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 175 military records available for the last name Peavitt. For the veterans among your Peavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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