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Peo Family History

Peo 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: Leo, Deo, Pei, Pero, Po, Yeo, Pio, Peto, Meo, Feo

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Where is the Peo family from?

You can see how Peo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Peo families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peo's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Peo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peo 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 Peo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peo. 45% of Peo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Meat Cutter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Vice President
    12%

What Peo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peo 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Peo. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Peo. For the veterans among your Peo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peo in 1963 was 92, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peo 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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