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Pegga Family History

Pegga 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: Pegg, Peggs, Penna, Perla, Hegge, Pella, Rega, Peng, Pezza, Perna

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Where is the Pegga family from?

You can see how Pegga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pegga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pegga families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegga's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pegga families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Pegga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegga 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pegga. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pegga. For the veterans among your Pegga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegga lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegga 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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