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Peva Family History

Peva 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: Leva, Pera, Pena, Neva, Pleva, Pesa, Piva, Eva, Pea, Papa

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Where is the Peva family from?

You can see how Peva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peva family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Peva families living in Maine. This was about 82% of all the recorded Peva's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Peva families in 1880.
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What did your Peva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peva. 67% of Peva men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peva women worked as a Farm 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Peva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Peva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peva 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Peva. 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 65 military records available for the last name Peva. For the veterans among your Peva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Peva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Peva in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peva 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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