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Peily Family History

Peily 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: Peil, Pelly, Neily, Deily, Keily, Reily, Peel, Penny, Pelle, Neill

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Peily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peily 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Peily. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Peily. For the veterans among your Peily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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