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Pregg Family History

Pregg 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: Pegg, Cregg, Gregg, Prigge, Rego, Preis, Rega, Peng, Grogg, Pretz

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Where is the Pregg family from?

You can see how Pregg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pregg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pregg families living in Kansas. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pregg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pregg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregg 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 Pregg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pregg. 100% of Pregg 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
    100%

What Pregg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Pregg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregg 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pregg. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pregg. For the veterans among your Pregg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Pregg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pregg in 1979 was 89, and 68 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pregg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pregg 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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