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Pebworth Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Pebworth (Gloucestershire). The placename probably derives from an Old English personal name Peobba + Old English worth ‘enclosure’.

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


Similar surnames: Hepworth, Keyworth, Papworth, Bedsworth, Hemsworth, Bosworth, Worth

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Where is the Pebworth family from?

You can see how Pebworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pebworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pebworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Pebworth family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pebworth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pebworth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pebworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pebworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pebworth. 34% of Pebworth men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Pebworth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pebworth were Plumber and Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Elementary Teacher
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pebworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pebworth 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Pebworth. 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 290 military records available for the last name Pebworth. For the veterans among your Pebworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pebworth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pebworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pebworth in 1956 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

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