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Peteley Family History

Peteley 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: Seeley, Keeley, Pedley, Tetley, Peeler, Feeley, Gateley, Peveler

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Where is the Peteley family from?

You can see how Peteley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peteley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peteley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peteley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peteley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Peteley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peteley 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 44 census records available for the last name Peteley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peteley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Peteley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Peteley. For the veterans among your Peteley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peteley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peteley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Peteley in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peteley 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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