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Peglan Family History

Peglan 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: Pelan, Pagan, Perla, Pella, Penland, Perman, Belan, Degan, Pegler

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Where is the Peglan family from?

You can see how Peglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peglan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peglan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peglan family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peglan's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Peglan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Peglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peglan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Peglan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Peglan. For the veterans among your Peglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peglan lifespan?

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