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Peachy Family History

Peachy Name Meaning

English: variant of Peachey This surname is rare in Britain. Variant of Peachey 1 a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Beachy, Peach, Peachey, Plachy, Pech, Percy, Reach, Leach, Pach

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Where is the Peachy family from?

You can see how Peachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peachy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peachy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Peachy families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Peachy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peachy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peachy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peachy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Peachy. 100% of Peachy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Peachy women worked as a Commis. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Peachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peachy 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Peachy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 797 military records available for the last name Peachy. For the veterans among your Peachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peachy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Peachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peachy in 1964 was 57, and 26 in 2002.

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