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Pegar Family History

Pegar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pear, Segar, Zegar, Pekar, Bear, Peter, Dear, Ungar, Beger, Peak

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Where is the Pegar family from?

You can see how Pegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pegar family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegar's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pegar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Pegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pegar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Pegar. For the veterans among your Pegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pegar in 1964 was 75, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegar 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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