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Peverly Family History

Peverly 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: Heverly, Beverly, Everly, Overly, Cleverly, Everley, Beverley

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Where is the Peverly family from?

You can see how Peverly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peverly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peverly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Peverly families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Peverly's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Peverly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peverly 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 Peverly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peverly. 100% of Peverly 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
    100%

What Peverly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peverly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peverly 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Peverly. 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 191 military records available for the last name Peverly. For the veterans among your Peverly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peverly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Peverly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Peverly in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peverly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peverly 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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