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Peelle Family History

Peelle 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: Pelle, Peele, Peel, Pille, Peller, Belle, Helle, Melle, Pell, Pella

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Where is the Peelle family from?

You can see how Peelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peelle family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peelle's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Peelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peelle 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 Peelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labore and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peelle. 29% of Peelle men worked as a Farm Labore and 50% of Peelle women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peelle were Bus Driver and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labore
    29%
  • Watchman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bus Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Peelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peelle 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Peelle. 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 243 military records available for the last name Peelle. For the veterans among your Peelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peelle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Peelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peelle in 1947 was 24, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peelle 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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