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Peaston Family History

Peaston Surname Meaning

from Peaston (E Lothian) itself probably from a male personal name Paye (compare Pay) + Scots toun ‘farm village’.

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


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Where is the Peaston family from?

You can see how Peaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peaston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Peaston families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Peaston's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Peaston families in 1891.
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What did your Peaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mercantile Marine Wireless Discharge Of No Wirels 2nd Class Last Ship Ss Di and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peaston. 100% of Peaston men worked as a Mercantile Marine Wireless Discharge Of No Wirels 2nd Class Last Ship Ss Di and 91% of Peaston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mercantile Marine Wireless Discharge Of No Wirels 2nd Class Last Ship Ss Di
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaston 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Peaston. 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 163 military records available for the last name Peaston. For the veterans among your Peaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Peaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peaston in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

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