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Peabe Family History

Peabe 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: Pease, Peace, Peake, Peare, Peale, Place, Pate, Babe, Pear, Pelle

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Where is the Peabe family from?

You can see how Peabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peabe family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Peabe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Peabe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Peabe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peabe 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 52 census records available for the last name Peabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peabe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peabe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peabe. For the veterans among your Peabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peabe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Peabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peabe in 1973 was 79, and 91 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peabe 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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