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Pevers Family History

Pevers 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: Evers, Peters, Nevers, Peers, Devers, Severs, Levers, Bevers, Peter

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Where is the Pevers family from?

You can see how Pevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pevers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pevers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pevers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pevers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevers 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 Pevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pevers. 100% of Pevers women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Pevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevers 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pevers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pevers. For the veterans among your Pevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevers lifespan?

Average Pevers life expectancy in 2000 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevers 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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