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Peverall Family History

Peverall Surname Meaning

From Old French Peurel (Latin Piperellus), a diminutive of Old French pevre ‘pepper’ (Anglo-Norman French peivere Latin piper), originally perhaps used as a nickname on the Continent.

It was used as a personal name in Anglo-Norman England.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peverall family from?

You can see how Peverall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peverall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peverall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Peverall families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Peverall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peverall families in 1891.
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What did your Peverall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peverall. 100% of Peverall men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Peverall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peverall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peverall 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Peverall. 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 192 military records available for the last name Peverall. For the veterans among your Peverall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peverall lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Peverall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Peverall in 1969 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

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