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Peatry Family History

Peatry 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: Petry, Patry, Peary, Pettry, Geary, Pear, Peart, Perry, Petre, Petro

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Where is the Peatry family from?

You can see how Peatry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peatry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peatry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Peatry family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Peatry's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Peatry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peatry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peatry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peatry. 100% of Peatry women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Peatry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Peatry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peatry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Peatry. 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 14 military records available for the last name Peatry. For the veterans among your Peatry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peatry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Peatry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peatry in 1971 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peatry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peatry 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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