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Peavy Family History

Peavy Surname Meaning

English or Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Peavy family from?

You can see how Peavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Peavy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Peavy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Peavy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peavy 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 Peavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peavy. 30% of Peavy men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Peavy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peavy were Farming and Saleslady.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Peavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavy 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Peavy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Peavy. For the veterans among your Peavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peavy lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Peavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Peavy in 1942 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peavy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peavy 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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