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Peddar Family History

Peddar Surname Meaning

see Pedder.

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


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Where is the Peddar family from?

You can see how Peddar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peddar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Peddar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Peddar families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Peddar's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Peddar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peddar 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 Peddar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peddar. 34% of Peddar men worked as an Incapacitated and 91% of Peddar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peddar were Farmer Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Bank Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peddar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peddar 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Peddar. 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 144 military records available for the last name Peddar. For the veterans among your Peddar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peddar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peddar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peddar

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