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Peelgren Family History

Peelgren 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: Helgren, Mellgren, Peeler, Pellerin, Seelen, Hallgren, Fahlgren

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Peelgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peelgren 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peelgren. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Peelgren. For the veterans among your Peelgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peelgren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1993, in the United States, Peelgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Peelgren in 1952 was 69, and 100 in 1993.

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