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Peda Family History

Peda 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: Seda, Pera, Reda, Pena, Ueda, Meda, Pesa, Pea, Papa, Sada

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Where is the Peda family from?

You can see how Peda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Peda families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peda 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 Peda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peda. 36% of Peda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peda women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Plumber Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Peda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Peda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peda 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Peda. 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 228 military records available for the last name Peda. For the veterans among your Peda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peda in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peda 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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