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Peywell Family History

Peywell 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: Penwell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Powell, Newell, Ledwell, Pendell

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Where is the Peywell family from?

You can see how Peywell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peywell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Peywell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peywell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Peywell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Peywell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peywell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peywell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Peywell. For the veterans among your Peywell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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