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Peggs Family History

Peggs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pegg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peggs family from?

You can see how Peggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Peggs families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Peggs's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Peggs families in 1891.
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What did your Peggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peggs. 25% of Peggs men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Peggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peggs were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Civil Service Clerk
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Peggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peggs 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Peggs. 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 795 military records available for the last name Peggs. For the veterans among your Peggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peggs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peggs in 1960 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peggs 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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