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Peyson Family History

Peyson 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: Person, Payson, Penson, Peyton, Parson, Benson, Payton, Elson, Nelson

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Where is the Peyson family from?

You can see how Peyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Peyson families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Peyson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Peyson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Peyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Peyson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Peyson. For the veterans among your Peyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peyson lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Peyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peyson in 1987 was 75, and 24 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peyson 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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