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Peverell Family History

Peverell Surname Meaning

see Peverall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peverell family from?

You can see how Peverell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peverell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peverell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Peverell families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peverell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Peverell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peverell 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 Peverell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peverell. 89% of Peverell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Peverell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peverell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peverell 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Peverell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Peverell. For the veterans among your Peverell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peverell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Peverell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peverell in 1977 was 77, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peverell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peverell 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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