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Peyless Family History

Peyless 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: Pless, Powless, Bayless, Eyles, Pyles, Peller, Pelle, Bayliss

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Where is the Peyless family from?

You can see how Peyless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyless family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Peyless families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peyless's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peyless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peyless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Peyless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyless 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 Peyless. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peyless. For the veterans among your Peyless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peyless

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