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Peatman Family History

Peatman Surname Meaning

from Middle English pete ‘peat’ + -man perhaps for someone who cut or sold peat.

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


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Where is the Peatman family from?

You can see how Peatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Peatman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Peatman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Peatman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Peatman families in 1891.
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What did your Peatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peatman. 100% of Peatman men worked as a Farm Labourer and 85% of Peatman 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%

What Peatman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peatman 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Peatman. 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 210 military records available for the last name Peatman. For the veterans among your Peatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peatman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peatman in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peatman 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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