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Peash Family History

Peash 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: Pease, Peach, Pash, Eash, Pech, Ash, Pear, Nash, Peak, Heath

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Where is the Peash family from?

You can see how Peash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peash family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peash families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Peash families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Peash's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peash families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peash 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 Peash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peash. 100% of Peash men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Peash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peash 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Peash. 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 16 military records available for the last name Peash. For the veterans among your Peash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Peash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peash in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peash 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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