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Peeling Name Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Pea with the patronymic suffix -(l)ing. Compare Palin .

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


Similar surnames: Keeling, Teeling, Etling, Helling, Pilling, Perlin, Elling, Emling

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Where is the Peeling family from?

You can see how Peeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Peeling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peeling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peeling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peeling. 22% of Peeling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peeling 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Peeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeling 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Peeling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 605 military records available for the last name Peeling. For the veterans among your Peeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeling lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Peeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peeling in 1961 was 49, and 58 in 2004.

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