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Pebley Family History

Pebley Surname Meaning

English: probably from a place called Pebley in Derbyshire.

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


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Where is the Pebley family from?

You can see how Pebley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pebley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pebley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pebley families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Pebley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pebley families in 1911.
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What did your Pebley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pebley. 49% of Pebley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pebley women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pebley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pebley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pebley 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pebley. 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 681 military records available for the last name Pebley. For the veterans among your Pebley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pebley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pebley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pebley in 1962 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pebley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pebley 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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