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Pegens Family History

Pegens 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: Peters, Peres, Regen, Lebens, Neuens, Pages, Levens, Peets, Mergens

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Where is the Pegens family from?

You can see how Pegens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pegens family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pegens's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Pegens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegens 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 57 census records available for the last name Pegens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pegens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pegens. For the veterans among your Pegens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegens

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