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Peebless Family History

Peebless 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: Peebles, Peebler, Pebbles, Peeples, Peoples, Preble, Peeler, Perales

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Where is the Peebless family from?

You can see how Peebless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peebless family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Peebless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peebless family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peebless's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Peebless families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Peebless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peebless 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Peebless. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peebless. For the veterans among your Peebless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peebless lifespan?

Average Peebless life expectancy in 1972 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peebless 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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