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Peutrell Family History

Peutrell 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: Petrella, Petrelli, Futrell, Perrell, Cutrell, Estrella, Bottrell

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Where is the Peutrell family from?

You can see how Peutrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peutrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peutrell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peutrell family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peutrell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Peutrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peutrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peutrell ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peutrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Peutrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peutrell 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Peutrell. 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 military records available for the last name Peutrell. For the veterans among your Peutrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peutrell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Peutrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peutrell in 1968 was 84, and 95 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peutrell 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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