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Peasgood Family History

Peasgood Surname Meaning

From Middle English pese pise (Old English peose pise) ‘pea’ + codd ‘bag’ a peascod or pea pod. The word was commonly used to denote something of little worth and may have been used to nickname someone who habitually used the term or who was thought to merit it.

Alternatively, it may have been given to a grower or seller of peas. Compare Pease.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peasgood family from?

You can see how Peasgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peasgood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peasgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Peasgood families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Peasgood's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Peasgood families in 1891.
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What did your Peasgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Assisting Father and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peasgood. 17% of Peasgood men worked as a Farmer Assisting Father and 85% of Peasgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peasgood were Farm Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer Assisting Father
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Joiner undertaker
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peasgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peasgood 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Peasgood. 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 187 military records available for the last name Peasgood. For the veterans among your Peasgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peasgood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peasgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peasgood in 1962 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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