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Peddlesden Family History

Peddlesden 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: Huddleston, Pendleton, Duddleston, Dresden, Nellessen, Daleiden

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What did your Peddlesden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peddlesden. 89% of Peddlesden 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
    89%
  • Boardinghouse Keeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Peddlesden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peddlesden 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Peddlesden. 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 Peddlesden. For the veterans among your Peddlesden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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