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Peelor Family History

Peelor 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: Peeler, Peel, Peller, Pegler, Keeler, Peplow, Meylor, Beeler, Mellor

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Where is the Peelor family from?

You can see how Peelor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peelor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peelor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peelor family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peelor's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Peelor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peelor 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 Peelor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peelor. 100% of Peelor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Peelor women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Peelor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Peelor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peelor 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Peelor. 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 114 military records available for the last name Peelor. For the veterans among your Peelor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peelor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peelor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Peelor in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peelor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peelor 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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