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Peverill Family History

Peverill Surname Meaning

see Peverall.

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


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Where is the Peverill family from?

You can see how Peverill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peverill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peverill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Peverill families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Peverill's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Peverill families in 1891.
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What did your Peverill 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 Peverill. 100% of Peverill men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Peverill 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
    92%
  • Home Duty
    9%

What Peverill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Peverill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peverill 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Peverill. 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 394 military records available for the last name Peverill. For the veterans among your Peverill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peverill lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Peverill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peverill in 1954 was 51, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peverill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peverill 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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