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Peacon Family History

Peacon 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: Deacon, Peaco, Seaton, Perron, Bacon, Person, Macon, Peacock, Heaton

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Where is the Peacon family from?

You can see how Peacon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peacon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peacon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Peacon families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Peacon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Peacon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peacon 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 Peacon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peacon. 100% of Peacon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Peacon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peacon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Peacon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Peacon. For the veterans among your Peacon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peacon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Peacon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peacon in 1976 was 60, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peacon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peacon 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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