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Peeling Family History

Peeling Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Pea with the patronymic suffix -(l)ing. Compare Palin.

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


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Where is the Peeling family from?

You can see how Peeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Peeling families living in Norfolk. This was about 36% of all the recorded Peeling's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Peeling families in 1891.
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What did your Peeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peeling. 25% of Peeling men worked as a Lorry Driver and 71% of Peeling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peeling were General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Smallholder
    25%
  • General Farm Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Peeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeling 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Peeling. 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 605 military records available for the last name Peeling. For the veterans among your Peeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeling lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Peeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peeling in 1961 was 49, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeling 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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