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Pedlar Family History

Pedlar Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): nickname for a speedy man from Old French pied de lievre ‘hare foot’. This is the source of the name in Devon and Cornwall.

Elsewhere, the name is from an occupational name from Middle English ped(e)lare ped(e)lere ‘peddler hawker’.

Alternative pronunciation of Pedley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pedlar family from?

You can see how Pedlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedlar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedlar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Pedlar families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pedlar's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pedlar families in 1891.
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What did your Pedlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pedlar. 20% of Pedlar men worked as a Gardener and 73% of Pedlar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pedlar were Farmer (retired) and Invalid.

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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

  • Gardener
    20%
  • Grocers Assistant
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farmer (retired)
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Invalid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pedlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedlar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pedlar. 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 568 military records available for the last name Pedlar. For the veterans among your Pedlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedlar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pedlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pedlar in 1959 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedlar 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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