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Peveril Family History

Peveril 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: Severin, Peter, Peel, Lever, Revere, Averill, Peil, Severo, Severn

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Where is the Peveril family from?

You can see how Peveril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peveril family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Peveril families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peveril family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peveril's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Peveril families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Peveril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peveril 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Peveril. 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 35 military records available for the last name Peveril. For the veterans among your Peveril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peveril lifespan?

Average Peveril life expectancy in 2000 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peveril 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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