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Peay Family History

Peay Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Pea.

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


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Where is the Peay family from?

You can see how Peay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Peay families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Peay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peay 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 Peay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peay. 70% of Peay 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
    70%
  • Poultry Farmer
    16%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    16%

What Peay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Peay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peay 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Peay. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Peay. For the veterans among your Peay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peay lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Peay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Peay in 1947 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peay 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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