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Peya Family History

Peya 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: Pera, Pena, Pesa, Pea, Papa, Peel, Rey, Pay, Peck, Reza

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Where is the Peya family from?

You can see how Peya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Peya families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Peya's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Peya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peya 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 Peya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peya. 100% of Peya men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Peya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Peya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peya 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Peya. 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 11 military records available for the last name Peya. For the veterans among your Peya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peya lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Peya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peya in 1971 was 50, and 81 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peya 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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