Origins of the Peacey surname

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    In 1921, most Peaceys lived in south-west

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    290 Peacey Travel & migration records
    2,900 Peaceys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Peacey

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    We have for the Peacey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

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    What are the most common Peacey first names?

    William

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Peaceys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Peaceys in 1921

    Laundress

    12

    Dressmaker

    11

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Gloveress

    7

    Cook Domestic

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Peaceys in 1921

    Carpenter

    17

    Farmer

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

    Farm Labourer

    8

    General Labourer

    8

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