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Peobody Family History

Peobody 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: Peabody, Goody, Body, Sloboda, Moody, Goodbody, Swoboda, Woody

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Where is the Peobody family from?

You can see how Peobody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peobody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peobody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Peobody families living in Massachusetts. This was about 81% of all the recorded Peobody's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peobody families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peobody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Peobody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peobody 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Peobody. 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 27 military records available for the last name Peobody. For the veterans among your Peobody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peobody lifespan?

Average Peobody life expectancy in 1996 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peobody 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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