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Pegran Family History

Pegran 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: Pegram, Verran, Pagan, Perron, Perman, Degan, Beran, Gran, Pera

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Where is the Pegran family from?

You can see how Pegran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pegran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Pegran families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Pegran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pegran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegran 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 Pegran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pegran. 50% of Pegran men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

What Pegran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Pegran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegran 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Pegran. 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 72 military records available for the last name Pegran. For the veterans among your Pegran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Pegran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pegran in 1962 was 67, and 93 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegran 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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