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Peayford Family History

Peayford 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: Playford, Pafford, Rayford, Hayford, Teaford, Seaford, Heryford

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Where is the Peayford family from?

You can see how Peayford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peayford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Peayford families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peayford's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Peayford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Peayford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peayford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peayford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peayford. For the veterans among your Peayford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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