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Peyman Family History

Peyman Surname Meaning

English (southern):: from Middle English pe pey pay ‘peacock’ + man perhaps a nickname denoting a dandy or an occupational name for someone who bred peacocks for a rich man's garden or dinner table.

Compare Peacock Peabody. Alternatively, the surname could mean ‘Pey's servant’ from the Middle English personal name Pey + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Peyman family from?

You can see how Peyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Peyman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Peyman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Peyman families in 1891.
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What did your Peyman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Schoolmaster
    100%

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 Peyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyman 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Peyman. 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 76 military records available for the last name Peyman. For the veterans among your Peyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Peyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Peyman in 1966 was 72, and 16 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peyman 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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