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Pegee Family History

Pegee 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: Petee, Megee, Peter, Peel, Gee, Begue, Pelle, Petek, Page, Beger

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Where is the Pegee family from?

You can see how Pegee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pegee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pegee family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pegee's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Pegee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pegee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pegee. 50% of Pegee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pegee women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pegee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Pegee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegee 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pegee. 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 44 military records available for the last name Pegee. For the veterans among your Pegee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Pegee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pegee in 1966 was 87, and 40 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegee 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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