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Peregrim Family History

Peregrim 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: Pilgrim, Pereira, Perera, Preheim, Perris, Perrin, Perrie, Perri

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Where is the Peregrim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peregrim 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 Peregrim ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Peregrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peregrim 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Peregrim. 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 129 military records available for the last name Peregrim. For the veterans among your Peregrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peregrim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peregrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Peregrim in 1964 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peregrim 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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