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Peover Family History

Peover Surname Meaning

see Peever.

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


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Where is the Peover family from?

You can see how Peover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peover family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Peover families living in Cheshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Peover's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Peover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peover 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 Peover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peover. 100% of Peover men worked as a Joiner and 87% of Peover 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

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Telephonist
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

What Peover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peover 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Peover. 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 59 military records available for the last name Peover. For the veterans among your Peover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peover lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peover 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peover

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