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Pedig Family History

Pedig 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: Pedigo, Redig, Wedig, Pepin, Peil, Feig, Pepi, Pei, Bedi, Petit

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Where is the Pedig family from?

You can see how Pedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pedig families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pedig's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pedig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedig 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pedig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pedig. For the veterans among your Pedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedig

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