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Peates Family History

Peates Surname Meaning

variant of Peat with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Peates family from?

You can see how Peates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peates family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Peates families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Peates's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peates families in 1891.
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What did your Peates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peates. 100% of Peates 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Peates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peates 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Peates. 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 44 military records available for the last name Peates. For the veterans among your Peates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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