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Peile Family History

Peile Surname Meaning

see Peel.

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


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Where is the Peile family from?

You can see how Peile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Peile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Peile families living in Cumberland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Peile's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Peile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peile 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 Peile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peile. 43% of Peile men worked as a Farmer and 61% of Peile women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peile were Painter Ac and Asst Teacher Sec Scho.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Painter decorator
    29%
  • Painter Ac
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    61%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Asst Teacher Sec Scho
    8%

What Peile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peile 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Peile. 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 857 military records available for the last name Peile. For the veterans among your Peile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peile lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Peile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peile in 1957 was 46, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peile 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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