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Peavson Family History

Peavson 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: Pearson, Parson, Person, Pavon, Pladson, Eason, Peerson, Beason

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Where is the Peavson family from?

You can see how Peavson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peavson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Peavson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Peavson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Peavson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peavson 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 Peavson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peavson. 100% of Peavson 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 37 census records available for the last name Peavson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peavson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Peavson. For the veterans among your Peavson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peavson

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