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Pegelow Family History

Pegelow 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: Peglow, Bigelow, Peplow, Pellow, Perlow, Peel, Bellow, Kegel, Fegely

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Where is the Pegelow family from?

You can see how Pegelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegelow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pegelow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pegelow families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pegelow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pegelow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegelow 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 Pegelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pegelow. 29% of Pegelow 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
    29%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Pegelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Pegelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegelow 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Pegelow. 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 211 military records available for the last name Pegelow. For the veterans among your Pegelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegelow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pegelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pegelow in 1958 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pegelow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegelow 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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