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Peveley Family History

Peveley 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: Peveler, Seeley, Keeley, Everley, Pedley, Peeler, Feeley, Beverley

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Where is the Peveley family from?

You can see how Peveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peveley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peveley family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Peveley's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Peveley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peveley 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 53 census records available for the last name Peveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peveley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peveley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peveley. For the veterans among your Peveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peveley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Peveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peveley in 1981 was 48, and 82 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peveley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peveley 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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