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Peachwall Family History

Peachwall 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: Pershall, Schwall, Pearsall, Rachwal, Paschall, Percival, Bracewell

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Where is the Peachwall family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peachwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peachwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Twister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peachwall. 100% of Peachwall women worked as a Twister.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twister
    100%

What Peachwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Peachwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peachwall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Peachwall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peachwall. For the veterans among your Peachwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peachwall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Peachwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peachwall in 1979 was 56, and 76 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peachwall 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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