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Pebody Family History

Pebody Surname Meaning

see Peabody.

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


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Where is the Pebody family from?

You can see how Pebody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pebody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pebody families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Pebody families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pebody's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Pebody families in 1891.
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What did your Pebody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pebody. 100% of Pebody men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 93% of Pebody 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Service
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pebody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pebody 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Pebody. 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 108 military records available for the last name Pebody. For the veterans among your Pebody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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