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Pegion Family History

Pegion 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: Pepin, Perron, Person, Pigeon, Peron, Pinion, Begin, Penton, Pelton

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Where is the Pegion family from?

You can see how Pegion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pegion families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pegion family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Pegion's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Pegion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Pegion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegion 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pegion. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pegion. For the veterans among your Pegion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pegion lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Pegion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pegion in 1993 was 84, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pegion 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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