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Peskett Family History

Peskett Surname Meaning

see Peasgood.

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


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Where is the Peskett family from?

You can see how Peskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Peskett families living in Sussex. This was about 34% of all the recorded Peskett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Peskett families in 1891.
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What did your Peskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peskett. 15% of Peskett men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Peskett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peskett were Milk Roundsman and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Bus Conductor
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Milk Roundsman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Peskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peskett 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Peskett. 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 573 military records available for the last name Peskett. For the veterans among your Peskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peskett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Peskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Peskett in 1967 was 93, and 75 in 2003.

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