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Peavler Family History

Peavler Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form (resulting from altered pronunciation) of Peveler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peavler family from?

You can see how Peavler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peavler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peavler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peavler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peavler families in 1891.
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What did your Peavler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peavler. 34% of Peavler men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Peavler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peavler were Manager and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peavler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavler 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Peavler. 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 760 military records available for the last name Peavler. For the veterans among your Peavler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peavler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Peavler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peavler in 1947 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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