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Peddell Family History

Peddell 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: Reddell, Pendell, Weddell, Caddell, Riddell, Ledwell, Waddell

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Where is the Peddell family from?

You can see how Peddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peddell family living in Essex. This was about 7% of all the recorded Peddell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Peddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peddell 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 Peddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peddell. 75% of Peddell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Peddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peddell 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Peddell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Peddell. For the veterans among your Peddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peddell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Peddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Peddell in 1974 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peddell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peddell 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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