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Pealman Family History

Pealman 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: Peelman, Pearman, Pearlman, Perlman, Pellman, Kalman, Selman, Polman

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Where is the Pealman family from?

You can see how Pealman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pealman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pealman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pealman family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pealman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pealman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pealman 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 Pealman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pealman. 75% of Pealman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pealman women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Pealman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Pealman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pealman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pealman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pealman. For the veterans among your Pealman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pealman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Pealman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pealman in 1977 was 73, and 92 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pealman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pealman 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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