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Pebsworth Family History

Pebsworth 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: Pebworth, Bedsworth, Hemsworth, Elsworth, Hepworth, Wentworth

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Where is the Pebsworth family from?

You can see how Pebsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pebsworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pebsworth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Pebsworth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pebsworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pebsworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pebsworth 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 Pebsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pebsworth. 100% of Pebsworth 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 Pebsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Pebsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pebsworth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pebsworth. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pebsworth. For the veterans among your Pebsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pebsworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pebsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pebsworth in 1968 was 81, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pebsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pebsworth 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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