Researching David Peel
Dig into the past of David Peel using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 5375 people with the Peel surname? In that year Peel was ranked number 796 for popularity in the UK. |

The name David means "beloved" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of David Peel on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of David Peel in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Peel ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for David Peel and the Peel Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Peel Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Peel family tree.
Study Parish Records for David Peel at Find My Past.
Investigate for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of David Peel using the FreeBMD database.
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Explore the LDS Database for records about David Peel.
Research the Peel surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Peel Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 6062 people with the Peel surname in the UK? Peel is now ranked number 987 for popularity in the UK. |
Peel Family Tree Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Check out the WikiTree database for user contributed records for David Peel.
Study MyTrees for information on the Peel family and people looking to contact living Peel relations.
Check out One Great Family for Peel records submitted by people who are already researching the Peel Family Tree.
Find David Peel from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Peel Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Peel surname in the USA? Peel is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Peel Databases
Study the Ellis Island Database for information on David Peel. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called David Peel
David Peel (actor)
David Peel (19 June 1920 – 4 September 1981) was an English film and television actor.
He was born in London on 19 June 1920. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was a minor player in a few films. In 1960, he was cast in the starring role of Baron Meinster in Hammer Film Productions’ The Brides of Dracula. After appearing in The Hands of Orlac later in the year, he retired from the film industry and became an estate agent and antiques dealer. He died in London on 4 September 1981 aged 61.
Source: David Peel (actor), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Peel
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