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Peevey Family History

Peevey Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Pevey Peavy Peavey .

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


Similar surnames: Peevy, Pevey, Peavey, Seavey, Selvey, Beeney, Peercy, Penney, Sevey

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Where is the Peevey family from?

You can see how Peevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Peevey families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Peevey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peevey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peevey. 100% of Peevey 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peevey 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Peevey. 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 831 military records available for the last name Peevey. For the veterans among your Peevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peevey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Peevey in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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