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Pey Family History

Pey Surname Meaning

see Pay.

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


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Where is the Pey family from?

You can see how Pey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pey families in 1891.
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What did your Pey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pey 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Pey. 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 651 military records available for the last name Pey. For the veterans among your Pey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Pey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pey in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pey 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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