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Peavyhouse Family History

Peavyhouse Surname Meaning

Variant of Pevehouse a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Peavyhouse family from?

You can see how Peavyhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peavyhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peavyhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Peavyhouse families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Peavyhouse's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Peavyhouse families in 1880.
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What did your Peavyhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peavyhouse. 54% of Peavyhouse men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Peavyhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Peavyhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peavyhouse 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peavyhouse. 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 130 military records available for the last name Peavyhouse. For the veterans among your Peavyhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peavyhouse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peavyhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peavyhouse in 1962 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peavyhouse 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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