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Pevley Family History

Pevley 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: Pedley, Pelley, Perley, Penley, Pebley, Pefley, Pevey, Pooley, Henley

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Where is the Pevley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevley 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 Pevley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pevley. 100% of Pevley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Pevley 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pevley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Pevley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pevley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pevley. For the veterans among your Pevley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Pevley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pevley in 1966 was 72, and 18 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevley 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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