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Peevey Family History

Peevey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Pevey Peavy Peavey.

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


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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 1911 there were 8 Peevey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Peevey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peevey families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Peevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peevey. 38% of Peevey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Peevey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peevey were Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Peevey family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peevey 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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