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Peasnell Family History

Peasnell Surname Meaning

Apparently from Peasenhall (Suffolk), which is recorded as Pesenhala in 1086, Pesenhal in 1228, and Pessnale in 1483. The place-name derives from Old English *pisen *peosen ‘growing with peas’ + halh ‘nook corner’.

Some of the medieval forms such as Pisehalla in 1086 and Pesehale in 1254 show the first element alternating with Old English pise peosu ‘pea’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Peasnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peasnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peasnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Peasnell families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Peasnell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Peasnell families in 1891.
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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peasnell. 100% of Peasnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 70 military records available for the last name Peasnell. For the veterans among your Peasnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Peasnell life expectancy in 1985 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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