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Peaco Family History

Peaco Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Peacock.

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


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Where is the Peaco family from?

You can see how Peaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peaco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Peaco families living in Cheshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Peaco's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Peaco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peaco 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 Peaco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peaco. 37% of Peaco men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Peaco women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peaco were Caretaker and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • Caretaker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaco 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Peaco. 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 364 military records available for the last name Peaco. For the veterans among your Peaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaco lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Peaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peaco in 1957 was 59, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peaco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peaco 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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