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Pedler Family History

Pedler Surname Meaning

see Pedlar.

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


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Where is the Pedler family from?

You can see how Pedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Pedler families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pedler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pedler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedler 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 Pedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pedler. 100% of Pedler men worked as an Incapacitated and 77% of Pedler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Pedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pedler. 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 462 military records available for the last name Pedler. For the veterans among your Pedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pedler in 1960 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedler 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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