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Peavly Family History

Peavly 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: Peavey, Peavy, Early, Sealy, Pavey, Pearl, Healy, Eavey, Leavey

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Where is the Peavly family from?

You can see how Peavly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peavly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peavly families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Peavly's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Peavly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peavly 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 32 census records available for the last name Peavly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peavly. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peavly. For the veterans among your Peavly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peavly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Peavly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peavly in 1980 was 80, and 57 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peavly 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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