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Pevey Family History

Pevey Surname Meaning

Scottish or English: unexplained. Compare Peavey.

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


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Where is the Pevey family from?

You can see how Pevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pevey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Pevey families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pevey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevey 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 Pevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pevey. 75% of Pevey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevey 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Pevey. 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 680 military records available for the last name Pevey. For the veterans among your Pevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pevey in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevey 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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