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Peels Family History

Peels 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: Peel, Geels, Peets, Neels, Pels, Peeks, Peers, Keels, Pells, Reels

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Where is the Peels family from?

You can see how Peels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Peels families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Peels's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Peels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peels 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 Peels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peels. 32% of Peels men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Peels women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peels were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Peels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peels 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Peels. 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 403 military records available for the last name Peels. For the veterans among your Peels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Peels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peels in 1963 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peels 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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