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Peggin Family History

Peggin 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: Pepin, Wiggin, Bergin, Pegg, Eggen, Persin, Perlin, Heggen, Begin

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Where is the Peggin family from?

You can see how Peggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peggin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peggin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Peggin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Peggin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Peggin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peggin 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 Peggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peggin. 60% of Peggin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%

What Peggin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Peggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peggin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Peggin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Peggin. For the veterans among your Peggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peggin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Peggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peggin in 1978 was 76, and 88 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peggin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peggin 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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