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Peberdy Family History

Peberdy Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peberdy family from?

You can see how Peberdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peberdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peberdy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 221 Peberdy families living in Leicestershire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Peberdy's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Peberdy families in 1891.
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What did your Peberdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peberdy. 28% of Peberdy men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Peberdy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peberdy were Bakers Roundsman and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Newsagent
    19%
  • Police Constable
    19%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Hosiery Linker
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Peberdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peberdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peberdy 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Peberdy. 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 413 military records available for the last name Peberdy. For the veterans among your Peberdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peberdy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Peberdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Peberdy in 1946 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peberdy 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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