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Peyatt Family History

Peyatt Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peyatt family from?

You can see how Peyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peyatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peyatt family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peyatt's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Peyatt families in 1891.
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What did your Peyatt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Peyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyatt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Peyatt. 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 71 military records available for the last name Peyatt. For the veterans among your Peyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyatt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Peyatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peyatt in 1968 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peyatt 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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