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Peven Family History

Peven 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: Leven, Even, Peden, Pevey, Peter, Neve, Peel, Lever, Pepin, Eden

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Where is the Peven family from?

You can see how Peven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Peven family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peven's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peven 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 Peven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peven. 100% of Peven men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Peven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Peven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peven 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Peven. 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 11 military records available for the last name Peven. For the veterans among your Peven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peven lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Peven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Peven in 1969 was 65, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peven 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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