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Pevler Family History

Pevler 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: Peller, Pegler, Peeler, Peveler, Peavler, Pealer, Geller, Peter

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Where is the Pevler family from?

You can see how Pevler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pevler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pevler families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pevler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pevler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevler 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 Pevler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pevler. 100% of Pevler 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 Pevler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Pevler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pevler. 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 106 military records available for the last name Pevler. For the veterans among your Pevler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pevler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pevler in 1954 was 21, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevler 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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