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Peve Family History

Peve 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: Neve, Eve, Pere, Pete, Pee, Pepe, Leve, Pevey, Pike, Peter

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Where is the Peve family from?

You can see how Peve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peve family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 8 Peve families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Peve's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Peve families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peve 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 Peve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peve. 37% of Peve men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Peve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Peve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peve 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Peve. 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 116 military records available for the last name Peve. For the veterans among your Peve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Peve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Peve in 1963 was 77, and 33 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peve 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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