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Pegel Family History

Pegel 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: Peel, Kegel, Pugel, Pagel, Hegel, Perel, Regel, Segel, Legel, Peter

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Where is the Pegel family from?

You can see how Pegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pegel families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pegel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegel 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 Pegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pegel. 55% of Pegel men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Pegel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegel 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Pegel. 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 130 military records available for the last name Pegel. For the veterans among your Pegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pegel in 1967 was 65, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegel 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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