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Pregge Family History

Pregge 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: Prigge, Hegge, Pegg, Preble, Prange, Plenge, Kresge, Rogge, Prete

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Where is the Pregge family from?

You can see how Pregge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pregge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pregge family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pregge's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pregge families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregge 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 Pregge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pregge. 75% of Pregge men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Helper
    25%

What Pregge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Pregge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregge 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pregge. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pregge. For the veterans among your Pregge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pregge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pregge in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pregge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pregge 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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