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Peill Family History

Peill Surname Meaning

see Peel.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Peill family from?

You can see how Peill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Peill families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Peill's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peill 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 Peill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Sales Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peill. 100% of Peill men worked as a Colliery Sales Clerk and 80% of Peill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Sales Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    9%

What Peill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peill 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Peill. 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 115 military records available for the last name Peill. For the veterans among your Peill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Peill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Peill in 1967 was 70, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peill 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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