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Peele Family History

Peele Surname Meaning

English: variant of Peel.

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


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Where is the Peele family from?

You can see how Peele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Peele families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peele's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Peele families in 1911.
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What did your Peele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peele. 30% of Peele men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Peele women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peele were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Peele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peele 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peele. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Peele. For the veterans among your Peele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peele lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Peele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peele in 1950 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peele 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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