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Peata Family History

Peata 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: Prata, Petta, Plata, Pesta, Penta, Perata, Peat, Pata, Hata, Papa

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Where is the Peata family from?

You can see how Peata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peata family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peata family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peata's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Peata families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Peata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peata 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Peata. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peata. For the veterans among your Peata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peata lifespan?

Average Peata life expectancy in 1977 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peata 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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