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Pevehouse Family History

Pevehouse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Biebighausen: habitational name from Biebighausen in Hesse Germany.

The surname Biebighausen is apparently not found in Germany.

Compare Peavyhouse and Peevyhouse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pevehouse family from?

You can see how Pevehouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevehouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pevehouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Pevehouse families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pevehouse's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pevehouse families in 1891.
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What did your Pevehouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pevehouse. 55% of Pevehouse men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pevehouse women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pevehouse were Gardener and 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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pevehouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevehouse 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pevehouse. 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 424 military records available for the last name Pevehouse. For the veterans among your Pevehouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevehouse lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pevehouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pevehouse in 1955 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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