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Peavley Family History

Peavley 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: Peavler, Peasley, Peavey, Paley, Pasley, Healey, Heasley, Padley

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Where is the Peavley family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peavley. 100% of Peavley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Peavley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Peavley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Peavley. 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 84 military records available for the last name Peavley. For the veterans among your Peavley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peavley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Peavley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peavley in 1967 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peavley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peavley 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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